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One of the most famous weed-smokers in the entire world, Wiz Khalifa has officially co-signed the dopest plan to celebrate 4/20 this year. Coming up next week, Wiz wants you to be prepared for your daylong smoke session so he’s dropping his foolproof plan, complete with a new playlist, his own strain of weed, the perfect munchies, and more.

The cannabis king Wiz Khalifa has spoken and he’s revealing the perfect way to spend 4/20. If you’re a Wiz stan, you surely already know how he rolls but if you’re just getting used to the high life, you might need a refresher. Of course, Wiz’s pick for the best strain to puff on is his own Khalifa Kush. In case you start to cough, Wiz suggests his 4/20 Freestyle cocktail to ease your throat.

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The drink is made with an ounce of his go-to gin, McQueen and the Violet Fog, followed by a half-ounce of the cannabis-infused pineapple beverage from Shoki. Then, add a half-ounce of Aperol, follow up with an ounce of orange juice, pour a quarter-ounce of lemon juice, and top it all off with some Luc Belaire Gold. Take a look at the drink below.

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Of course, the tunes need to be right too. Wiz suggests his brand new McQueen Nights playlist on Spotify, which includes music from the Taylor Gang collective, Pop Smoke, Key Glock, Russ, Juice WRLD, and more. Of course, HotNewHipHop also has a pretty solid Wake & Bake playlist that could suit you just as well. If you get the munchies, Wiz has the perfect menu set at Hotbox By Wiz. 

Will you be celebrating 4/20 like Wiz Khalifa this year? How do you plan on rolling up on Tuesday?

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Over the last handful of years, Rolling Loud has become one of the most thrilling and hyped music festivals in America. The Hip-Hop festival has previously granted a stage to some of the biggest rappers in the music industry as well as several of the most captivating rising acts in recent memory, from xxxtentacion, Juice WRLD, and Playboi Carti to Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, and J. Cole. Like practically every other music festival in the world, Rolling Loud had to cancel its 2020 Miami festival due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the event was ambitiously rescheduled to return to Miami this May.

Now, in a somewhat expected move, Rolling Loud has made the difficult decision to push back the beloved Hip-Hop festival and abandon its previously scheduled May dates. 

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In a released statement, the massive Hip-Hop music festival said, “Thank you all for your patience. We kept the faith as long as we could for the May dates, but ultimately we still face challenges that prevent us from gathering together at Rolling Loud Miami in early May. With that being said, we are excited to announce that Rolling Loud will now take place on July 23-25, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens!”

“We want to extend a massive thank you to all of our ragers who have held onto their tickets. Those who can’t make the new dates will have the opportunity to obtain a refund,” Rolling Loud‘s statement continues. “Information on how to obtain a refund will be sent out to ticket holders later this month. We can’t wait to reunite together in the pits we’ve all grown to love (and miss) so much. Lineup, show details, on-sale, and more information coming soon, so stay tuned!”

Although Rolling Loud’s statement does mean that the fan-favorite festival has unfortunately been pushed back once again, it does offer transparency to fans who have already bought tickets and made travel and lodging arrangements. The festival has also revealed that it is actively working to maintain as much of 2020’s original lineup, including the highly anticipated headline performances from Post Malone and A$AP Rocky.

Stay tuned for more Rolling Loud updates, as more are sure to be announced soon.

We might not have witnessed the end of Kodak Black’s troubling issues with law enforcement. According to the Florida rapper’s latest tweets, there are people that want to see him get taken down a notch, and apparently, they’ve gone to the police to try and get Kodak locked up again. 

Sending off some strongly-worded tweets aimed at his opposition, Kodak Black warned the people trying to take him down that he’s virtually off the grid and won’t be stopped this time around. 

 
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“I Hate You N***as Got My Name Gettin Airplay Out Here When I Ain’t Come Home On No B.S,” he started, hinting that there could be more drama on the way. “Got These [Cops] Pullin Down On My People Throwin Hints Out There & Sh*t. I Ain’t On Nothing.”

He went on to claim his set before stating that he’s unstoppable.

“Erybody Know I’m Smush Gang, Sniper Gang, Stretch Gang,” he added. “Stop Tweeting Out Here & Puttin Insurance On Yourself If You Really On Sumn. The Only Way That You Can Beat Me If I Catch Me A Case. I’m Out The Grid Tho Fasho, All Da Way Out Da Way.”

Considering the cops are allegedly on him already, there’s a chance that they might be looking for reasons to get him back to prison. Hopefully, that’s not the case. Do you think Kodak needs to be more careful in the streets?

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There are many who count Cordae among the game’s best new lyricists, eagerly awaiting to see how the self-proclaimed Lost Boy moves on his anticipated sophomore album. And though some might lament the time spent between releases, others recall that old adage that so often holds true: good things come to those who wait. 

And while it has admittedly been somewhat of a wait since we heard a substantial release from Cordae, it would appear that his comeback is on the horizon. In fact, the rapper has officially confirmed that he’ll be dropping off some new music next week, taking to Twitter to preview his next single. 

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Over a bouncy beat that sounds like something circa Kanye’s Life Of Pablo, Cordae kicks off with some wholesome bars — at least until something else catches his eye. “I dream in color and I sleep on a canvas,” he raps. “I think we all need each other, empathy that can be our advantage / bad bitch, speaks creole and Spanish / she looks this way then I’m liking my chances / aw man, why I go on these tangents?” Alas, he cuts the clip before we can hear the answer.

It’s not the first new track that Cordae has teased in recent memory. At the end of March, he shared an upcoming banger on his Instagram page, a track that will likely see inclusion on his next body of work. Though he admittedly has entered a dangerous stage for rappers — which is to say, the coming soon stage — it would appear that fans will be treated to something at some point next week. Keep an eye out, and sound off if you’re eager to see what Cordae has been cooking up. 

Kanye West has worn some pretty incredible shoes over the course of his career and these days, he is mainly known for his work with Adidas. However, once upon a time, Kanye was working with Nike, where he helped produce the Air Yeezy 1 and the Air Yeezy 2. Both of these shoes are iconic and old samples are currently going for thousands of dollars on the auction market. Now, an iconic sample has landed in the hands of Sotheby’s, who are known for their incredible auctions.

The shoe in question is the Nike Air Yeezy 1 Grammy sample from all the way back in 2008. As you can see below, the shoe is mostly made out of black leather all while a red lace holder is placed on the tongue. There is a yellowed-out midsole and a beige Nike swoosh near the back. Perhaps the most unique part of the shoe is the packaging which is made out of wood, all while there are carvings on the lid.

As of right now, the shoe is estimated to be worth $1 million and if you are interested in setting a bid, you can do so right here. Let us know how much you would pay for a shoe like this, below.

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