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Drake Seemingly Shades Rihanna During The Opening Night Of ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

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Drake’s growing tension with Rihanna has seeped into his live sets.

The status of the rumored ex-lovers (with matching tattoos) appears to be far from cordial. In 2023, fans began to speculate that Drake was sending shots at Rihanna on his song “Fear Of Heights” off his album, For All The Dogs. Now, users online believe he’s back to his shady ways.

During the opening night of the It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? in Tampa, Florida, Drake refused to perform his parts of Rihanna’s hit 2016 song “Work.” Instead of completely removing the tour’s setlist, Drake allowed concertgoers to jam out as he enjoyed a brief break between records.

“I don’t sing this song anymore,” he said. “But you [all] can sing it though.”

Once an attendee posted the clip, users online rushed to respond to Drake’s remarks.

“I mean, they broke up, so it makes sense,” wrote one user.

“It’s a timeless hit, but Aubrih has been over, so I get it,” penned another.

“He’s never gonna get over her, is he,” added a user.

“He’s so lame…why play the song in the first place,” asked another.

Drake has undoubtedly come a long way from professing his wish to get married and start a family with Rihanna. Or even him begging for her to release a new album.

Fat Joe Credits DaBaby For His Comeback After Being “Canceled”

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After DaBaby made homophobic remarks back in 2021 at Rolling Loud Miami, the backlash that followed made many believe his career was over. However, despite there still being a conversation around whether it’s warranted, the Charlotte rapper has sustained a career in hip-hop since. No matter what side you fall on of that debate, it’s clear that a lot has changed in the years that followed for him, whether from a personal or career standpoint. In addition, his efforts to revitalize himself and get back into the game have gotten a lot of props and praise from fellow industry figures. The latest to tip his hat is Fat Joe, who commended him for working hard and moving past that dark chapter in his life.

“As far as I’m concerned, DaBaby uncanceled himself,” Fat Joe remarked. “The guy’s a beast. DaBaby the rapper is unbelievable. I’ve seen him fighting back and he went from being the biggest in the world to getting canceled to fighting. You know, still making money and all that, but I’ve seen him on the grind. Every time I’ve seen him, I’ve said ‘Yo, stay strong. Stay focused, stay this.’ ‘Cause I think DaBaby and them are the new Terror Squad.

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“The man wouldn’t stop working, wouldn’t give up,” Fat Joe continued. “A lot of people give up. When you got the whole media, everybody going against you, most people are not built for the war. I’m explaining to you guys, DaBaby is ready for war! And he is battle-tested, and he smelled this money, he said ‘No, no, no.’ And then through being positive and fighting and going all out for himself, he punched a hole through the atmosphere. And now he’s poppin’! He is uncanceled!”

You might disagree on the musical or personal front, since many think his artistry fell off. Still, given the “BOP” MC’s new music this year, perhaps there is still more massive success left in his career. Regardless, surely this debate won’t die down anytime soon. For more news and the latest updates on DaBaby and Fat Joe, keep checking in with HNHH.

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[WATCH] Key Glock Delivers New Video for “Work”

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[WATCH] Key Glock Delivers New Video for "Work"

Key Glock is back, dropping off a new video for “Work” from the Glockoma 2 album released this past February. In the video, Glock enters a moment of flexing and reflection, saluting Young Dolph for inspiring his hustle to continue to grow.

You can see Glock on the phone making moves, hitting tour stops across the country, engaging in meetings and photoshoots, and everything else that is a part of the life of a boss and star rapper.

You can see the full video below.

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Key Glock Puts In “Work” On Our “Fire Emoji” Playlist: Stream

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Last Saturday it was NAV leading the way on our Fire Emoji playlist. Today (February 18), we’ve got a fresh roster of new releases for you. It boasts plenty of collaborative efforts and one solo standout. At the very top of our list is the latest from DJ Drama, who worked with Lil Baby and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie on “HO4ME.”

The catchy single is already amassing serious streams on Spotify. It features production from AJ Ruined By Record, Fivecrzy, Kookup, and T Kee. The song is just the latest drop to come from the Gangsta Grillz hitmaker following his recent successful run. Of course, the Generation Now head isn’t planning on slowing down anytime soon. He’s got plenty more music on the way over the coming months.

Next comes a Fire Emoji-worthy title from the latest Fast & Furious film soundtrack. On “Let’s Ride,” YG, The Notorious B.I.G., Bong Thugs-N-Harmony, Lambo4oe, and Ty Dolla $ign all come together. The fun track sets the tone for what’s to come in the highly anticipated movie. It’s due out in theatres later this May.

For his first release of 2023, Polo G teamed up with an industry-heavy hitter. Chicago and Atlanta come together on “No Time Wasted” as the 23-year-old tapped Future to rap alongside him. Presently, the former is putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming project in tandem with Southside. Knowing these two, the album is sure to be full of bangers.

Following that is a posthumous effort from 1017 artist Big Scarr, who tragically passed away as a result of an overdose. The young rhymer’s The Secret Weapon project dropped on Friday (February 17). For our Fire Emoji update, we’ve markedly selected “Trappin n Rappin” featuring Gucci Mane for your consideration.

The sole solo effort to land on the latest edition of our playlist comes from Key Glock. His hot new single finds him chiefly putting in “Work,” even while continuing to mourn the loss of his partner in rhyme, Young Dolph. The PRE artist has been on a roll as of late, and we’re hoping to see his energy bring more releases over the next few months.

Don Toliver has been teasing his next album, and earlier this week he linked up with Lil Durk and GloRilla to give us a taste of what’s to come. “Leave The Club” made its debut on Thursday (February 16), making an impressionable mark on listeners who have been long awaiting the follow-up to 2021’s Life of a DON. For our final selection of this week, we’ve got Larry June and The Alchemist’s latest, “60 Days.”

Stream it all exclusively on Spotify below. Afterward, tell us which new additions are your favourite in the comment section. Make sure to check in on Sunday (February 19) to stream our R&B Season playlist update as well.

Key Glock Is Here To ‘Work’ On His New Laser-Focused Single Off Of His Forthcoming Album ‘Glockoma 2’

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Rihanna isn’t the only recording artist injecting conversations about work into their music. Memphis rapper Key Glock doing the same on his new single, “Work,” off of his forthcoming full-length album Glockoma 2.

On the track, Glock is unapologetically vulnerable in sharing with listeners how he’s finding the motivation to keep going since the tragic murder of his cousin and label owner, Young Dolph. This isn’t the first time Glock has spoken about how Dolph’s passing has affected him or even addressed it in his music (see “Long Live Dolph“), but on “Work,” Glock seems to have lifted a lot of the professional pressure, he had placed on his shoulders.

Glock wastes no time getting into his signature southern flow. The pre-chorus sets up the track’s inspiration, as Glock raps, “Wake up, no pancakes, just syrup / Ten toes down, yeah, stay on alert / I get it in like the first and the third / This sh*t I got on, it came out the dirt / All of this money, I feel like I’m cursed / I lost my dawg, every day this sh*t hurt / I lost my dawg, every day this sh*t hurt / His voice in my head keep on tellin’ me work.”

Watch the “Work” visualizer above. To view the Glockoma tour schedule, click here.

Glockoma 2 is out 2/24 via Paper Route Empire. Pre-save it here.

Key Glock Puts In “Work” On New Single

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Key Glock just released a new single titled “Work,” which highlights why he’s one of Memphis’ biggest stars. Moreover, he got fans prepped and ready for his next album Glockoma 2, which releases next week on February 24th. Of course, Key’s never been one to take too long out of the spotlight. For example, just last year he released the PRE5L EP in honor of his fallen friend, Young Dolph. With this newest track, he continues contributing menacing, hard-hitting, but still emotionally resonant trap music. Although this newest track is about all the work Glock puts in, he still laments some of the losses he experienced along the way.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 11: Key Glock attends Tao X Maxim Big Game Party: An unKommon events Production at Southwest Jet Center on February 11, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for unKommon events)

First off, the instrumental is a pretty unique effort, at least when compared to the rest of the output from his home city. For one, the haunting string and vocal samples that form its melody are atmospheric and quite distinct from your typical piano leads. While it doesn’t switch up much in terms of the beat, Glock’s flow goes through a few changes. Also, the beat’s oddity grows on you, and you notice its old-school Memphis-inspired drums the more you listen. At the center of it all, Key keeps a steady and authoritative flow as he details his perseverance.

Still, what did you think of Key Glock’s newest single ahead of his next album Glockoma 2, “Work”? However you feel, let us know in the comments and check out some notable bars from the track below. Also, if you haven’t heard the song yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the best new music of the week and for Key Glock’s next album drop.

Quotable Lyrics
Wake up, no pancakes, just syrup
Ten toes down, yeah, stay on alert
I get it in like the first and the third
This s**t I got on, it came out the dirt
All of this money, I feel like I’m cursed
I lost my dawg, every day this s**t hurt