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Vory Asks “Who Don’t Like Me” On Latest Three-Song EP

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Vory has had quite the career. In 2015, at age 17, he co-wrote Bryson Tiller’s hit single “Don’t.” In 2018, he won a Grammy Award for his work on The Carters’ (Beyonce and Jay-Z) album, Everything Is Love. The same year, he co-wrote Drake’s track “Mob Ties,” which appeared on his album Scorpion. He also signed to Capitol Records, releasing Lucky Me, his debut EP, after a couple of years of releasing singles independently. In 2021, he worked with Kanye West on Donda, Ye’s tenth studio album. After that, he released Lost Souls, his debut album, after signing with Dream Chasers and Universal Music Group following a departure from Capitol. The album also featured Ye and others.

Now, Vory is once again an independent artist, and it seems that he’s loving the life away from a record label. Who Don’t Like Me is the Louisville rapper/singer’s latest EP. The title track feels like he’s lifting the stress from being signed to a major label off his shoulders, talking about how he doesn’t care who likes him at this point. “Blood Money,” featuring Tracy T, is an understated track, with some impressive bass and a self-assured flow from Vory. The three tracks show off his blend of talents, talents that allowed him to work on music by some of the biggest names hip-hop and R&B have to offer. Musically, the EP goes from an anthemic trap-oriented banger to more R&B-focused, similar to a track by the aforementioned Bryson Tiller. At only three tracks and less than ten minutes, it is a quick listen by an underrated artist. Check out Who Don’t Like Me below.

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Vory – Who Don’t Like Me

Who Don’t Like Me tracklist:

Who Don’t Like Me
Balance
Blood Money (feat. Tracy T)

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Did Drake Write ‘Mob Ties’ From ‘Scorpion?’ The Vory Reference Track, Explained

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Claiming that a rapper didn’t write their own song, especially when it’s personal in nature or regularly cited as among their best work, is a serious accusation in the hip-hop world. Drake is facing such an allegation right now, about his 2018 Scorpion highlight “Mob Ties.”

Did Drake Write “Mob Ties” From Scorpion?

According to Complex, Akademiks said he had heard that it was actually Vory who wrote the song. Vory, by the way, is actually credited as a co-writer on the released song.

Now, what is supposedly a leaked “Mob Ties” reference track by Vory has leaked, adding credence to Akademiks’ claim. The reference track is largely the same as the version that appears on Scorpion, but it does contain some differences.

Since the apparent reference track surfaced, folks on social media have been debating the impact of the situation. One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “This doesn’t prove anything other than they worked on the song together. The lyrics in Drake’s version are completely different and way better if we’re being honest. Thank God this was Drake’s song and not Vory’s.”

Somebody else wrote, “That’s my point … If Drake didn’t write those timestamp raps we having a whole different discussion…. Them songs Yatchy and Vory making ain’t putting Drake in no top nothing convos ….”

Of course, given how convincing AI technology has become, it’s also possible that this reference track is fabricated and not legitimate. Whatever the case, people are talking.

Vory’s Alleged Reference Track For Drake’s “Mob Ties” Leaks Online

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Drake’s had a controversial history with reference tracks. The 2015 reference track for “10 Bands” was what sparked the rumor that the rapper used ghostwriters, and he has struggled to live them down ever since. Kendrick Lamar mentioned ghostwriters during his recent battle with Drake, and every couple of months, it seems as though another reference track for a Drake song makes its way online. The latest is “Mob Ties,” which was a single on his 2018 double album, Scorpion.

“Mob Ties” has multiple credited songwriters. Drake is one of them, then Allen Ritter and Boi-1da, both of whom produce the song. The Firm and the Trackmasters are also credited, which makes sense given that “Mob Ties” samples the 1996 Nas single “Affirmative Action.” Vory is the only one songwriter who isn’t part of OVO or the artists who made “Affirmative Action.” His involvement in “Mob Ties” was never made clear, but if the leaked reference is to be believed, Vory wrote the bulk of the song. The version he did has a very similar structure, and only a few differences in terms of lyrics.

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Vory Was A Credited Writer On Drake’s 2018 Single

To be clear, this is not a ghostwriting situation. Vory is credited on the final version of “Mob Ties,” just like he is on Bryson Tiller’s 2015 single “Don’t.” Vory also pops up all over Kanye West’s 2021 album Donda. The artist is a frequent behind-the-scenes presence for some of the biggest names in rap. The notion of him penning a song for Drizzy is, consequently, not a surprise.

Vory’s involvement with “Mob Ties” has been debated in the past. DJ Akademiks claimed Vory didn’t have any involvement with the song during a Twitch stream, only to look it up and realize he was wrong. “[Vory] is credited,” he asserted. “But he ain’t write nothing.” This reference track upends DJ Akademiks’ theory outright. That being said, Vory has not yet verified that the reference is real.

A reference track for Drake’s 2023 song “Calling for You” was leaked online, only for the artist credited on the reference track, Cash Cobain, to refute it. The rapper/producer hopped on Instagram to post an image of Allen Iverson. In other words, the reference was as fake as Iverson’s famous fake pass move. AI-generated content is making it harder than ever to determine what’s real. Ironic, given Drake’s own use of AI for his “Taylor Made Freestyle.”

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Meek Mill Warms Up with Freestyles Over JAY-Z, Tupac, and Jadakiss Beats

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Meek Mill Takes to Twitter to Ask Fans if he Fell Off

One thing Meek Mill going to do is rap. Over the weekend, Meek hit Instagram and shared clips of three freestyles. One tackling Tupac’s “Hail Mary,” another over JAY-Z’s “Renegade,” and also Jadakiss’ “Still Feel Me.”

Meek Mill is ready to go. Hitting Twitter, the Dreamchasers leader revealed that he has two albums ready to go.

Tweeting on Father’s Day, Meek Mill stated he is working on a joint album with Vory before announcing the second one is a “collab album.” The joint album with Vory is set to feature Symba.

“It’s going to be a top tier rap album and a vibeeeee,” Meek wrote. “It’s a collab album from some Of your favorite artists on one super movie.”

Last Wednesday, asked fans if they think he “fell off.”

The Philly-based artist posted: “Who think I fell off or don’t really think I got it with rapping anymore?….I’m fr I need answers and tell the truth I’m not taking it personal … I need to hear how people think before I do what I do! A social experiment! Answer if you a supporter of mines!”

Responses to the tweet were mixed with some users saying that he needs to adapt his music to be more in line with current artistic styles while others said that he should stay true to his original style and perhaps go deeper on subject matter now that he is older. A few cracked jokes about other alternative income streams such as selling feet pics.

One thing that many were in agreement on was the fact that the only way the question can be answered is with the release of new music. Meek released his last studio album, Expensive Pain, in 2021. The album debuted and peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart.

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Meek Mill Teases Joint Album with Vory, Wants Symba Feature

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Meek Mill Takes to Twitter to Ask Fans if he Fell Off

Meek Mill is ready to go. Hitting Twitter, the Dreamchasers leader revealed that he has two albums ready to go.

Tweeting on Father’s Day, Meek Mill stated he is working on a joint album with Vory before announcing the second one is a “collab album.” The joint album with Vory is set to feature Symba.

“It’s going to be a top tier rap album and a vibeeeee,” Meek wrote. “It’s a collab album from some Of your favorite artists on one super movie.”

Last Wednesday, asked fans if they think he “fell off.”

The Philly-based artist posted: “Who think I fell off or don’t really think I got it with rapping anymore?….I’m fr I need answers and tell the truth I’m not taking it personal … I need to hear how people think before I do what I do! A social experiment! Answer if you a supporter of mines!”

Responses to the tweet were mixed with some users saying that he needs to adapt his music to be more in line with current artistic styles while others said that he should stay true to his original style and perhaps go deeper on subject matter now that he is older. A few cracked jokes about other alternative income streams such as selling feet pics.

One thing that many were in agreement on was the fact that the only way the question can be answered is with the release of new music. Meek released his last studio album, Expensive Pain, in 2021. The album debuted and peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart.

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[WATCH] French Montana Teams with Vory for “Project Baby (Remix)” Video from ‘CB6’

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French Montana Teams with Vory for "Project Baby (Remix)" Video from 'CB6'

French Montana collaborates with Vory on the new “Project Baby (Remix)” music video. The tune focuses on the artists’ rise from the projects to where they are now, and serves as the third video since the release of CB6: Money Heist Edition via Coke Boys Records.

The video for “Project Baby (Remix)” transports viewers to an underground party, where guests are shown smoking, drinking, and playing dice in a circle, while cuts to south Bronx imagery fill the screen. Montana is shown in found film and contemporary photos dancing to trap music and rapping rhymes on top of cars and in the middle of a dice game. Pit bulls, four-wheelers, and individuals in masks smoking are among the frames, and the deep bass helps paint a picture of struggle and survival.

Earlier this week, French Montana revealed Max B will be released from prison this year. The announcement was alongside Montana’s new video for “Lemonade,” with Max asking for the Coke Boys 6 rapper to announce his return home. According to HipHopDX, Max was serving time in crimes related to armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault and felony murder.

“MY BROTHER WAS FACING 75 YEARS .. HE TOLD ME TO TELL YALL HE‘LL BE HOME IN APRIL!!” French wrote. “SILVER SURFER Live from the can [wave emoji] Free the Count [100 emoji] ‘LEMONADE’ VIDEO .. Coke Boys 6 OUT NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS.”

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Quavo Pays Tribute To Takeoff On “WITHOUT YOU”

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Just days after making his first appearance since Takeoff’s tragic death in November, Quavo has returned with new music in dedication to his nephew.

Huncho delivered a surprise new song on Wednesday night titled, “WITHOUT YOU,” his first release since Takeoff’s death. The rapper delves into his auto-tuned harmonies for a heartbreaking dedication over Murda Beatz’s production. Quavo reflects on cherished memories, from sharing a blunt with one another to major milestones, like gracing the stage at Coachella. However, the most gut-wrenching moment of the record comes towards the end as Quavo goes into a stream of consciousness, repeatedly singing, “Take, I’m sorry.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 28: Quavo and Takeoff attend their “Only Built For Infinity Links” Album Listening event on September 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Cassidy Sparrow/Getty Images)

Shortly after Takeoff’s funeral, Quavo paid respect on Instagram with a heartfelt tribute. In the post, Quavo reflected on their childhood and growing up together to Take’s innovative rhymes that pushed the Migos to the top of the charts.

“This whole time I’ve been trying to figure what you really are to me because nephew wasn’t it,” he wrote. He further explained that he disliked being called “uncle.” “Now, I finally get it… you are OUR angel.”

He added, “Me and u knew we gon always be with each other for life and jus like now we gon see each other again. I love you with all my heart.”

Quavo’s new song comes a few days after he was spotted for the first time since Takeoff’s funeral. The Atlanta native joined Diddy for his star-studded New Year’s Eve bash in St. Barth’s. The rapper popped out and posted with pictures alongside Meek Mill, Lil Baby and others.

Check out Quavo’s new song below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
Out in the galaxy, up in the stars
Over the universe, it’s bigger than Mars
See you in Heaven, see you in Heaven
When I see you in Heaven, I’ma be with my dawg

[WATCH] VORY Releases New Visual for ‘Happy Birthday 2U’ Single

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VORY Releases New Visual for 'Happy Birthday 2U' Single

Grammy award-winning artist VORY has dropped the new music video for “Happy Birthday 2U.”

In the toxic, Loris Russier-directed video, VORY revisited his Lost Souls album to deliver a toxic look at cheating on his girlfriend with her best friend. The song video leads up to the affair, but during the birthday trip, Vory’s girlfriend is shown casting doubtful glances in the direction of her best friend.

The Lost Souls album was released earlier this summer on Dream Chasers Records/Universal Music Group and featured Kanye West, Nav, BLEU, Landstrip Chip, Beam, and a special appearance from media personality Wallo267.

You can see the new video below.

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