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No, your ears are not deceiving you: New Kendrick Lamar has arrived. On the heels of the news that K-Dot is finalizing his musical partnership with Top Dawg Entertainment, the rapper returns with his cousin Baby Keem on their single “Family Ties.” The pair also dropped off a visual starring Normani and on the track, both rappers exert their lyrical dominance. “Family Ties” is an encouraging look for Kendrick fans who have been anticipating his next album for years, as well as Baby Keem who continues to acquire deserved respect as an artist.

“As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years,” Lamar recently shared. “The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood. May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life’s calling. There’s beauty in completion. And always faith in the unknown. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts. I’ve prayed for you all. See you soon enough.”

Stream “Family Ties” and let us know what you think about Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration.

Quotable Lyrics

Don’t you address me unless it’s with four letters
I thought you’d known better
I been duckin’ the pandemic, I been, social gimmicks
I been duckin’ the overnight activists, yeah
I’m not a trending topic, I’m a-
Hold on, y’all n*ggas playin’ with me, man

In 2011, Kirko Bangz had many people turning up to his single “Drank In My Cup”. A decade later he’s still releasing new music, but his latest track has a more serious and solemn tone than his earlier party hits.

In “PTSD”, Bangz speaks on learning how to move on from his past, and beginning to use the pain that he’s endured as the fuel for his future and personal evolution. “Whatever u doing in life no matter what you’ve been thru you gotta keep pushing,” the 32-year-old captioned his latest Instagram post. “Don’t ever give up activate your troubles and make it double. GOD WILLING.”

After rapidly rising to success ten years ago, Bangz found himself falling from grace after his first album faced multiple delays. He continued to make music over the coming years, but nothing quite resonated with audiences the way his biggest single had. In 2020, the rapper announced the tragic passing of his 4-year-old son. In December of the same year, he would release “Away”, shedding light on the incident.

Back in February he released his first album in years, Now That U Here. Pair that with his latest release, and it looks like Bangz is on track to send his career into another upward spiral.

Quotable Lyrics

PTSD fuckin’ with my mind mama
I didn’t even get to say good-bye mama
We was supposed to make it through the worst days

In the opening track of Young Thug’s high-spirited debut album So Much Fun, the eclectic Atlanta artist rapped, “Had to wear the dress ’cause I had a stick.” And unless you were just now tuning into Young Thug’s frequency, you already knew what he was referencing: the iconic cover of his 2016 mixtape Jeffery, in which the towering rapper sported a kimono-style dress designed by Italian designer Alessandro Trincone.

That tape followed Thug’s acclaimed Slime Season mixtape series, and although fans were patiently awaiting his highly anticipated debut album — which at the time was still tentatively titled Hy!£UN35 (HiTunes) — Young Thug dropped off an experimental nine-track project (10 including his classic “Pick Up The Phone” collab with Travis Scott) instead. And today, Jeffery celebrates its five-year anniversary.

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The mixtape featured fan-favorite tracks like “Wyclef Jean,” “Guwop,” and “Kanye West,” but of all the memorable moments on Jeffery, the tape’s second track, “Floyd Mayweather,” remains a highlight. The woozy cut features Gunna, Gucci Mane, and Travis Scott, and it goes on for six minutes straight. Still, despite its repetitive nature, the laid-back cut is a trap epic of sorts, and it remains a gem from one of Young Thug’s most peculiar projects to date.

Stream “Floyd Mayweather” below and let us know who you think had the hardest verse. Also, let us know which track from Jeffery is your favorite, five years later.

Quotable Lyrics

And you can never be like ‘Wop, you little snitch (You little snitch)
You make me mad, I have a threesome with your bitch (Ooh)
I’m from Custer East Atlanta, yeah, the 6 (Yeah, yeah, the 6)
I make one brick turn to two, I know a trick (Skrrt, skrrt)
The walking lick, my chopper is my walkin’ stick (Grra, grra)

Rylo Rodriguez has been making noise for the last few years, signing to Lil Baby’s 4PF label and continuing to level up with each release. Similarly, Nardo Wick keeps on catching rap fans’ attention with his song “Who Want Smoke?” which has earned co-signs from Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Young Nudy, and more. 

Both rappers have officially teamed up for the new single “Murder,” which comes alongside a music video directed by Diesel Filmz. Sampling a reggae classic, Rylo and Nardo put their own spin on “Murder,” turning the record into a street anthem. As both of the rising stars continue elevating their crafts, “Murder” marks a special moment where Rylo and Nardo link up before they experience the next levels of their careers, which will surely happen in the coming months.

What do you think of “Murder?” Watch it below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Get off our dick, go and ask your BM
Hellcat donut crack the rim
They already dead, bro, it’s been said
Who we gon’ smoke after them

Rylo Rodriguez has been making noise for the last few years, signing to Lil Baby’s 4PF label and continuing to level up with each release. Similarly, Nardo Wick keeps on catching rap fans’ attention with his song “Who Want Smoke?” which has earned co-signs from Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Young Nudy, and more. 

Both rappers have officially teamed up for the new single “Murder,” which comes alongside a music video directed by Diesel Filmz. Sampling a reggae classic, Rylo and Nardo put their own spin on “Murder,” turning the record into a street anthem. As both of the rising stars continue elevating their crafts, “Murder” marks a special moment where Rylo and Nardo link up before they experience the next levels of their careers, which will surely happen in the coming months.

What do you think of “Murder?” Watch it below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Get off our dick, go and ask your BM
Hellcat donut crack the rim
They already dead, bro, it’s been said
Who we gon’ smoke after them

Some people say that they’ve made it when they achieve fame or earn a lot of money, but according to TDE’s new signee Ray Vaughn, teaming up with one of the music industry’s most critically acclaimed labels was what did it for him. “MOMMA I MADE IT ! Imma TOP DAWG now,” the Long Beach artist said on Wednesday when officially announcing that he had signed to TDE, but the music that accompanied his announcement was even more intriguing.

For his first official move with TDE, Ray Vaughn dropped the brief, three-track EP Peer Pressure, and from the opening track, the rising rapper’s infectious charisma immediately pulls you in.

The way in which Ray Vaughn delivers the opening lines of “Not Allowed” is akin to how Meek Mill approached the first half of “Dreams & Nightmares (Intro).” The Long Beach artist raps with an insatiable hunger while dropping witty bars about TDE and ultrasounds, and when the beat finally comes in, he absolutely erupts with energy. Coupled with a refrain like “I’m rich in spirit ain’t no way I’m gon’ die broke,” Ray Vaughn’s first statement as a TDE artist is a promising one.

Give “Not Allowed” a listen below, and if you’re feeling the newest TDE signee’s sound, check out the rest of Ray Vaughn’s Peer Pressure EP here.

Quotable Lyrics

I’m a walking cheat code, turn a nun to a freak ho (Freak ho)
Been blunt like a pre-roll (Pre-roll), I’m the neighborhood hero
It’s funny how I got all this drive and, back in the day, I got repo’d
Help I got, nigga, zero, and I do it big like fee-fo 

Stunna Gambino has been rising up all year following the release of his standout single “Demons,” and he’s officially remixed the record with some help from New York’s A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

With a melodic sound similar to Lil Durk, Roddy Ricch, and a few others, Stunna Gambino has become a rising star to watch from New York, earning strong co-signs from The Kid LAROI, Rihanna, Rowdy Rebel, and more. With his music continuing to connect with the masses, Stunna Gambino has come through with the remix to “Demons,” linking up with A Boogie.

Considering they’re both strongest when they flex their melody magic, it’s not a surprise that these two rappers worked so well together. Hopefully, we see more team-ups in the future between Stunna Gambino and A Boogie.

Listen to the new remix below and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics:

I can’t sleep, I got insomnia
Hearin’ demons, talkin’ to me, tryna sign me up
N***as rattin’, eating cheese saying a lot of stuff
We ain’t hidin’, n***as still talkin’ about findin’ us

Kodak Black’s music release schedule isn’t exactly the most conventional, and the Florida rapper is no stranger to dropping off singles in the middle of the week. Yesterday, Kodak came through to commemorate the occasion with “Aug. 25th,” granting a glimpse into his mental state the moment the song kicks off.

“Wash this perc down with this Ace Of Spades,” he mutters, preparing for a little bit of emotional catharsis. Speaking directly to the mother of his child, Kodak reflects on their relationship, offering his perspective on what sounds like a complicated dynamic. His emotional vulnerability is on full display as he paints pictures of regret and frustration. “I didn’t even get to rub your belly once,” he raps. “You kept the baby from me for the whole nine / sometimes I sit back and wonder if we gon’ beef forever.” Considering his parting words, it seems like this one is a two-way street.

Check out Kodak Black’s new single “August 25th” now, and sound off if you think he should carry on with this energy on his next project. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

I didn’t even get to rub your belly once
You kept the baby from me for the whole nine
Sometimes I sit back and wonder if we gon’ beef forever

Just a few days ago, DDG sent Twitter in a frenzy when he shared his two cents on being financially unstable. “If u broke, it’s 100% your fault. Making money is easier than ever these days. You just lazy asf & too comfortable,” the YouTuber-turned-rapper stated. It seems like his latest single doubles down on this notion. The rapper dropped off a new single this morning titled, “If I Go Broke” where he details the hypotheticals on if he were to lose all of his wealth. The rapper details his hustle mentality to get to the bag by any means necessary.

DDG released his last project, Die 4 Respect alongside OG Parker earlier this year. Keep your eyes peeled for more music from the rapper and check his new single below.

Quotable Lyrics
If I go broke, who gon’ help me?
Who gon’ feed me? If I didn’t have no money
Would she leave me?

It’s been over a year since 88GLAM released their last project, New Mania. Serving as their first post-XO project, they picked up where they left off on 88GLAM2 and attempted to maintain the momentum. They dropped a few singles since including “Urgent Messages” and “East To West” with 6ixbuzz, along with “Heaven Can Wait.” 

Both 88CAMINO and Derek Wise began as solo artists before they joined forces, though it feels like it’s been a while since we’ve received individual efforts from either of them. This week, Camino slid through with his first solo track “OATH.” The moody production is equipped with thumping bass and hypnotic flutes as Camino drifts in and out of melodies detailing his hedonistic lifestyle.

Peep the record below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

Quotable Lyrics
Peanut butter inside but the glock don’t jam
Playin’ with my bread, I give a toast to my mans
Blood, sweat and tears, I made an oath to the clan