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Lil Mama has been in the headlines for the last few weeks, earning backlash for her transphobic comments about children that are transitioning. The “Lip Gloss” rapper compared trans children to dogs and cats, also joking that she was going to start a “heterosexual rights movement” to fight back against the LGBTQIA2+ community, who she says has been bullying her online.

As everybody in hip-hop seemingly tries their hand at the same three viral beats this month, Lil Mama has come through with her own freestyle over CJ’s “Whoopty”, releasing “Spooky” as a single on YouTube. The freestyle was accompanied by a music video, in which she name-drops Saweetie and Pooh Shiesty.

Listen to the new freestyle below and let us know if you’re feeling it.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m not with the gossip so I’m not pullin’ up if you toxic
I’m single, Saweetie, icy
Period Pooh, Shiesty
I take a vow, wifey
And I’m spinnin’ again like swipey

Atlanta is a city that’s produced some of hip-hop’s most left-field individuals such as Young Thug and Andre 3000. It seems that Mak Sauce is from the lineage of those two artists who have proven success in thinking outside of the box, both sonically and visually. Mak Sauce’s prolific output in the past few years have included major collabs alongside heavy-hitters like DaBaby, Lil Yachty, and NLE Choppa.

This week, the rapper returned with a brand new single to add to his list of major collabs. This time, he taps Lil Baby for their brand new collaboration, “Camo.” Bricks On Da Beat handles the chilling production before Lil Baby and Mak Sauce detail the volatility of the street life.

“Camo” serves as the first single off of Mak Sauce’s forthcoming project, MALIK.

Check the song below.

Quotable Lyrics
Run out of bullets then add a new clip
Blue on my chucks, they know I’m a Crip
Disrespect me n***a, bet you get flipped
Louis Vuitton Supreme on my hip

Lil Nas X is a master troll. He knew that his new single and the accompanying music video would get people talking and, on cue, the entire world seemingly had something to say when “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” finally dropped. After teasing the song’s release for nearly a full year, the 21-year-old rapper came through with the controversial music video, which shows him making his way up to heaven before pole-dancing his way down to hell and seducing the devil. Additionally, Lil Nas X released a collaborative pair of sneakers with MSCHF that features satanic imagery and includes a drop of human blood.

As people continue to debate about Lil Nas X’s new single and video, the certified hitmaker has officially come through with “Satan’s Extended Version” of the song, which has been lengthened by thirty seconds with a bridge and an extra chorus. In case you wanted even more of Montero’s world, now you’ve got all the tools to enjoy it.

Check out the longer version of the song below and let us know what you think of it.

If you’re interested in the story behind this song, you can read more about what people like Joyner Lucas and Candace Owens are saying about it here.

Quotable Lyrics:

I wanna sell what you’re buyin’
I wanna feel on your ass in Hawaii
I want that jet lag from f*ckin’ and flyin’
Shoot a child in your mouth while I’m ridin’

If he’s not yet on your radar, be sure to keep an eye out for Tobe Nwigwe — especially if you’re invested in the art of bars. Never failing to deliver in that regard, the Texan-based emcee has come through with “A Revealing Freestyle,” a spirited performance delivered from the comfort of his living room couch. In true family man fashion, Nwigwe’s wife Fat and children hold it down alongside him, with the former providing ad-libs whenever appropriate. 

“Big words for you nerds, a big dub for the west,” he spits. “Just chopped it up with Nas, Diddy hit me on the text / low key it was a FaceTime but I ain’t even trying to flex / I’m just sayin’ I was broke, and now I’m rocking wit the best.” As the freestyle livens up, Nwigwe’s pushes his voice to its extremities as he lets fly an exciting announcement. “Swerve and I swing, Fat be the queen,” he spits, rising from the couch. “And low-key she pregnant as hell, we just ain’t said a thing / kid number 3, or maybe even four / we only been to one doctor visit, hell we don’t even know!”

It’s a wholesome moment to be sure, and one that happens to arrive complete with a dose of deftly delivered bars — as has come to be expected whenever Tobe Nwigwe gets to rapping. Check it out for yourself now, and congratulations to the Nwigwe family for the newest addition!

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Swerve and I swing, Fat be the queen
And low-key she pregnant as hell, we just ain’t said a thing
Kid number 3, or maybe even four 
We only been to one doctor visit, hell we don’t even know!

Curly Savv has been rising the ranks of Brooklyn’s drill scene over the past few years alongside his frequently collaborative partner Dah Dah. However, in the past year and a half, he’s established himself a solid solo force in the rising sound. As drill continues to form regional scenes across the globe, Savv connected with one of the pioneers of the sound this week for this latest single.

G Herbo comes through for the assist on Curly Savv’s menacing new banger, “50 Shots.” The icy production is driven by the sliding 808s as Savv juxtaposes the volatile environment that he’s accustom to and his love for designer jeans. Meanwhile, Herbo brings out Lil Herb for his verse as he brings us back to his days in Chicago.

Quotable Lyrics
Bitch we was scorin’ so much
That we ended the war, that’s word to my glizzy
Ask ’bout No Limit, word ’round the city, shorty nem busy

Foushée is on the rise. Following up the release of Lil Wayne’s latest single “Ain’t Got Time” featuring the singer, Foushée returns with her own single, working with the legendary New Orleans-based rapper again for “gold fronts”.

Disguised as a song about grills, the track unpacks the experience of Black people in America. It also deals with how the last year has affected many people’s mental health, touching on depression and more as Foushée sings about self-medication. Lil Wayne comes into her world for the new record, rhyming over the slow jam for the final verse, also harmonizing with Foushée during her chorus. 

Watch the brand new music video for Foushée’s “gold fronts” with Lil Wayne below. What do you think?

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m the one they take they nose from
The one they try to take they flow from
And if they drip, then I’m the one that it all flows from
Silence of the lamb, don’t wake this gold up
They can’t take the same road up
They can’t take when I roll up with both my doors up

The name Skiifall might not be entirely familiar to you yet but he’s an artist out of Canada that should be on your radar. The Montreal artist’s breakout hit “Ting Tun Up” ft. YAMA//SATO was released last November but began picking up even more steam throughout the past few months. Merging Patois along with jazz-sampled, trap-infused production, Skiifall’s refreshing approach makes it absolutely believable when he raps, “Drake dunno Skiifall next up.”

As the song continues to gain momentum across the international market, he released a sequel to the 2020 hit on Friday alongside UK rapper Knucks who delivers a stand-out verse to the record. The Knucks slides on the second verse while additional horns in the production inject energy into the breezy beat. 

Keep your eyes peeled for more new music from Skiifall. The video for “Ting Tun Up Pt. 2” drops this week. 

Check the song out below.

Quotable Lyrics
Wrap up your coat and sweater,
Wetter, light up your home like Napa
They try cracking the code but error,
Better just worry ’bout your own endeavor

Although it was released in 2020, there’s a slow-burning success to SpottemGottem’s viral hit, “BeatBox.” It began with the JuneBug Challenge that put everyone onto the infectious track. Then, SpottemGottem unveiled the remix with Pooh Shiesty. However, the song’s gotten even bigger since then and it seems that just about everyone has tackled the beat (we’re still waiting on Lil Wayne to grace the track). 

This weekend, Dreezy celebrated her birthday but she made sure to gift her fans some new music. She returned with her own freestyle to the SpottemGottem record. As expected, Dreezy flexes her lyrical muscle while putting on for her hometown of Chicago and putting these other rappers on notice.

Check the latest from Dreezy below and wish her a happy birthday in the comments. 

Quotable Lyrics
Pretty jawn got bars, ain’t worried bout silly bonds 
Bitches out here talking all that big shit til that stimmy gone
Need 8 figures in the bank to match my silhouette
Bragging bout that pussy, heard he gotta beatbox just to get it wet

Toronto rapper ShaqIsDope has been hustling in the music world for a long time and throughout the course of the last few years, he has been able to sustain a loyal fanbase who is always ready to listen to whatever he decides to put out. Most recently, ShaqIsDope came through with a solid jam called “Cali Love” which will have you yearning for those summer days.

With some scintillating piano lines, wavy synths, and crisp drums, ShaqIsDope lays out a soundscape for us to daydream to. From there, the artist wraps about a woman he is trying to spend some time with as they are in the paradise of California. It’s a song to put you at ease and make you yearn for a time where things are much easier.

You can stream the track in its entirety, below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Cali sunshine, palm trees, that’s something I paid for
Know that baby I can give you what you need, just don’t say no
Know you feel the breeze we at ease, what you gotta wait for
Pull up on you right now, case closed, I say so 

SpotemGottem is a name that has been bubbling as of late, especially thanks to his viral hit song “Beat Box.” The beat is extremely hard and SpotemGottem’s performance is enough to make fans want even more from him, in the future. With the song’s virality in mind, it should be no surprise that numerous artists have done freestyle’s over the track, including the likes of Mulatto and DaBaby. The song continues to amass a ton of attention and on Friday, Jamaican singer Shenseea offered up her own rendition of the song.

Shenseea brings incredible energy to the song as she delivers braggadocios lyrics all while incorporating a Jamaican sound into the mix. The beat is perfectly suited for this style and if you didn’t know who Shenseea was before this, well you definitely do now. This is perhaps the most unique “Beat Box” freestyle that has been released so far, and it is well worth a listen.

Let us know what you think, in the comments below.