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Yesterday was a huge day in the world of music. Bobby Shmurda finally came home. For six whole years, the rapper’s been locked up as the fans and the streets kept his name alive. He was welcomed back home to a shower of praise on the Internet, specifically from his comrades in the music industry. It was Quavo who kept his word and personally picked up Shmurda on a private jet. As the two linked up and counted cash for the camera, Bobby made sure to give Quavo his flowers for his loyalty.

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“Come here, come here,” said Bobby as he waved down Quavo. “Do your thing, it’s your time,” Quavo responds but Bobby is persistent. “Come here. My brother right here. Man, he ain’t never switch up, the whole 6 years,” continued Bobby.

It’s unclear whether Bobby has been back in the studio since he was released from prison but it seems like the ShMigo project could be on its way soon. Towards the tail end of 2019, Quavo tweeted that he spoke to Shmurda and hinted towards a release in 2020. Evidently, that didn’t happen but he did add “SHMIGO ALERT” in the tweet so it seems like there are still discussions about the project.

We’re excited to see what Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel get up to now that they’re both out. 

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CJ is fresh off of the release of his latest project, Loyalty Over Royalty which includes his breakout hit, “Whoopty.” The song’s generated a lot of buzz and certainly, just as much controversy as he faces criticism over his credibility. However, he’s continued to keep his head down and grind it out, especially with French Montana backing him.

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The Coke Boys CEO took to Instagram earlier today where he gave Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel a welcome home shout-out with the announcement of the “Whoopty” remix. French is featured on the record but so is Rowdy Rebel, putting his stamp of approval on one of the most commercially successful drill songs in recent times. 

“YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS WHEN YOU HEAR THAT haannnnn WELCOME HOME @realbobbyshmurdags9 @rowdyrebel. my guys,” French shared to his IG page along with some BTS footage of Rowdy Rebel, CJ, and French Montana in the studio cooking up. It’s unclear whether they’re hitting that Bobby Shmurda is also on the remix. “I want everybody to go tell @funkmasterflex to drop this FOR THE CITY,” French added.

During a recent interview with HNHH, CJ explained that French Montana has provided him tons of guidance since entering the rap game, teasing a few collaborations in the cut. 

“I’m seven months in the game. He’s been in the game for a little while. He knows the ins-and-outs of this industry. He just wanted to guide me in the right direction and help me with this project,” he said. 

Travis Scott’s fame has astronomically risen over the last couple of years, and as a result, fans have seen the Houston artist transform into an A-list celebrity right before their eyes. Following a year that saw Cactus Jack collaborating with brands such as McDonald’s and PlayStation, 2021 is still an incredibly packed year for the Astroworld emcee. He’s got a spiked seltzer set to release in March, and he also appears to be gearing up to release Utopia, his next studio album. 

With all of the hype surrounding his long-awaited follow-up to Astroworld, many would probably expect Travis’ focus to be on making the best music that he possibly can, but according to the “Franchise” artist, one of his main focuses at the moment is simply becoming a better human being.

In a tweet from yesterday afternoon, La Flame revealed that in addition to locking himself in the studio, he’s also locking in on himself.

“Locking in on myself to become a better person for others next to me,” Travis wrote, giving fans an idea of where he’s currently at mentally. The revelation is an interesting admission from the Houston rapper, but considering his massive rise in popularity, it’s not unheard of for artists of his stature to take some time to re-ground themselves. Whether this means a potential delay for Utopia is yet to be seen, but fans can probably just expect more flicks of Travis hanging out with his daughter Stormi and possibly spending more time with his ex Kylie Jenner.

Are you glad to see that Travis Scott is taking some time to become a better person?

It’s an era where damn near every single thing is documented on social media, at least to some degree. In some cases, some people actively threaten one another on Instagram Live, while others are quick to flash weaponry or broadcast illicit activity. It’s gotten to the point where OGs like Ice-T have actively advised youngsters on the value of avoiding the dry-snitch altogether.  Now, Lil Wayne has come through to issue a similar reminder, drawing on one of his own iconic bars to drive the point home. 

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“Real G’z move in silence like….” writes Tunechi, his statement feeling profound given all of the antics transpiring across social media. And while he didn’t specify a catalyst behind his reminder, many were quick to draw their own conclusions. After all, Weezy’s legendary bar from “6 Foot 7 Foot” has remained an unwaveringly relevant piece of advice, despite the fact that only a select few seem to adhere to it. In addition to the weight it carries, it’s also a testament to Wayne’s penmanship; which other artists are able to espouse their philosophies in such a clever punchline? 

Check out Wayne’s simple tweet below, one that invites viewers to read between the lines. Insofar as enduring lines are concerned, do you think “Lasagna” deserves to join the likes of Mobb Deep’s “Ain’t no such thing as halfway crooks” and Wu-Tang’s “Cash rules everything around me” in the defining rap principles of history? 

Atlanta has no shortage of beloved Hip-Hop record labels, from the massive Coach K and Pierre “Pee” Thomas-led Quality Control Music to Lil Baby’s burgeoning 4PF label. All of the various camps are well-known for their unique sounds and iconic chains, and one Atlanta record label that has made a major impact on the music industry is Young Stoner Life Records, more commonly referred to as YSL Records.

Led by Young Thug, YSL’s roster includes Gunna, Lil Keed, Lil Duke, Yak Gotti, Strick, and a bevy of other artists. In the years since its inception, the label has earned mainstream and underground success, and now it has been revealed that several YSL artists have commemorated the team’s accomplishments with new matching ink.

According to Complex, Young Thug, Gunna, and several other YSL artists have gotten matching “slatt” tattoos on their fingers. Los Angeles-based tattoo artist Dennis Estrada is the man behind the ink, and he revealed that producer Wheezy has gotten the YSL Records lingo tatted on him as well. 

Hopefully, these new matching “slatt” tattoos are an indication that Slime Language 2 and a bunch of other highly anticipated YSL releases will be arriving sooner than later. Young Thug recently teased a new album with a picture of his new ink, so fans will have to wait and see what YSL Records has in store.

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6ix9ine’s playbook doesn’t exactly require close reading. It basically involves singling out an artist with more acclaim, momentum, or respect than him at the current moment, and proceeding to unleash a salvo of disrespect in their direction.

The details of his strategy were exposed when Lil Durk revealed that 6ix9ine’s team actively tried to keep him engaged in their viral back-and-forth, going so far as to offer up a hefty sum in exchange for his cooperation. And though he has since continued to send shots at Durk, the entire Chicago rap scene, and Meek Mill, it would appear that 6ix9ine is setting his sights on a different target altogether. 

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For whatever reason, the controversial rapper moved to send a subliminal shot at Cardi B, taking to Instagram to offer fans a poll. “If I took women to hotels drugged them and robbed them would I be canceled?” he inquires, a clear allusion to Cardi’s infamous revelation that found her doing exactly that, albeit to men. Though he doesn’t single out Cardi by name, the inference is clear, leaving fans curious as to what prompted him to drag her into his crosshairs. Not that rationality tends to apply during these circumstances; as stated earlier, it’s all part of the plan. 

While Cardi B has yet to respond, it feels inevitable that she will, given how actively she mobilizes at the slightest whiff of disrespect. Yet, artists are growing increasingly cognizant of 6ix9ine’s tactics and taking proper measures to stymie them before the insidious roots can settle in. In this case, however, it’s entirely possible that Cardi is the spark destined to ignite the gasoline pool. Only time will tell. Check out his clear provocation below, courtesy of Akademiks. 

Jake Paul will fight former Bellator and ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren on April 17, but in the meantime, he continues his social media beef with former and current professional fighters. Earlier this month, Jake, along with his brother Logan, went back and forth with Floyd Mayweather on social media, and now he is reigniting his beef with MMA fighters and Dana White.

His latest video features himself mocking some of MMA’s best, as well as the president of UFC, Dana White. Paul posted a video to his Instagram poking fun at his opponent, White, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, and Khabib Nurmagomedov. 

“MMA Chronicles pt. 2 @thenotoriousmma @khabib_nurmagomedov @danawhite @benaskren @natediaz209 April 17th watch me knock out the @ufc ‘s big bad @benaskren on @triller,” Paul commented.

The former YouTube star-turned boxer is known for his outlandish social media posts to promote his brand. Following his win against Nate Robinson, Logan began to call out fighters like Conor McGregor from all over resulting in backlash from other fighters, Nate Diaz, Michael Bisping, and even Dana White.  Back in December, he posted the first part of his “MMA Chronicles” mocking those who disagreed with his call out. 

“MMA chronicles part. 1 @natediaz209 @dillondanis @mikebisping @danawhite @thenotoriousmma @benaskren,” Paul added to the post.

Do you think Jake Paul will fare well against a professional fighter or is he in over his head? 

Read our recent interview with Jake Paul here.

Following surgery for a horrific single-car crash in Los Angles on Tuesday, Tiger Woods is now “awake, responsive and recovering in his hospital room,” according to a statement released by the reps. The statement posted to Woods’ Twitter early Wednesday morning, confirmed the accident while giving the latest update on Tiger’s surgery. 

In the statement, Anish Mahajan, chief medical officer, and interim CEO at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center said, “Mr. Woods suffered significant orthopedic injuries to his right lower extremity that were treated during emergency surgery by Orthopaedic trauma specialists at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center.”

Woods had a rod placed in his leg to stabilize fractures, while screws and pins were put in his foot and ankle to stabilize injuries. 

Mahajan added, “Comminuted open fractures affecting both the upper and lower portions of the tibia and fibula bones were stabilized by inserting a rod into the tibia. Additional injuries to the bones of the foot and ankle were stabilized with a combination of screws and pins. Trauma to the muscle and soft-tissue of the leg required surgical release of the covering of the muscles to relieve pressure due to swelling.”

Woods was alone in his 2021 Genesis GV80 SUV when he crashed on a downhill curve on Hawthorne Ave., a two-lane road in Rancho Palos Verdes. According to Sheriff Alex Villanueva, Woods was traveling at a “relatively greater speed than normal” before the vehicle went off-road and onto a hillside Tuesday morning.

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Prayers and words of encouragement have poured in for the golf legend from fans around the world. 

Former President Barack Obama tweeted, “Sending my prayers to @TigerWoods and his family tonight—here’s to a speedy recovery for the GOAT of golf. If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s to never count Tiger out.”

Boxing Star Mike Tyson tweeted, “Fight  @tigerwoods  like the champion you are for your kids and the world.  Love and prayers.”

We’re wishing him a speedy recovery.