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Every two years without fail, Tyler, The Creator blesses his fans with a new album. It’s become a trend in the hip-hop superstar’s career, pushing himself to elevate his artistry with creative displays of his originality and fearlessness. For the last few weeks, Tyler has been cryptically teasing his new music, launching a toll-free hotline that played a song snippet when you called the number. On Wednesday, the 30-year-old rapper officially kicked off his post-IGOR chapter with the release of his new single “LUMBERJACK.” One day later, he’s officially sharing the release date for his next album, titled Call Me If You Get Lost.

Seemingly announcing that the album will be released on June 25, Tyler shared an identification card with his picture, writing in the album’s release date. He also posted a painting of himself in a Wes Anderson-like landscape, holding two briefcases in his hands. 

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If the new album is anything like Tyler’s latest single, we can expect a different side of the artist — one that we possibly haven’t seen before. The DJ Drama-curated new track draws inspiration from the Odd Future days when Tyler was rapping more aggressively, but it also has a strong mixtape feel that might feature the artist in a different bag than usual.

What do you want out of Tyler’s new album Call Me If You Get Lost?

Last night was supposed to be a statement game for the Philadelphia 76ers as they were tied 2-2 against the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The 76ers are easily the better team when you compare both rosters although, at times, the 76ers have looked like a shell of their former selves. 

On Wednesday night, everything started out perfectly for the Sixers as they jumped out to a 26-point lead. However, down the stretch, the Sixers went cold all while the Hawks played some of their best basketball of the season. Trae Young went off, all while the Sixers’ star players Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid were awful. It made for a frustrating night that resulted in a Hawks win and a 3-2 lead in the series.

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With the Hawks now one win away from going to the Eastern Conference Finals, Sixers fans are livid and understandably son. Simmons is supposed to be a superstar-caliber player and throughout the series, he has struggled to score double-digit points. Meanwhile, role players like Tobias Harris have also been absent, and the fans are starting to get fed up.

Sixers Twitter was in shambles last night and this morning, and you can see what they had to say about the ordeal, below.

Ghostface Killah’s Supreme Clientele is easily regarded among the greatest projects to emerge from the Wu-Tang camp and beyond, to the point where it’s praised as a definitive part of the hip-hop canon. A masterpiece from start to finish, Tony Starks’ album continues to fascinate hip-hop historians, and RZA recently unveiled an interesting tidbit about the album.

Speaking with HipHopDX, the RZA reflected on creating one of the album’s hardest tracks — the stacked posse cut “Buck 50,” featuring Method Man, Cappadonna, and Redman. “When Wu-Tang had success and we built our first studio, we would make the songs and then bring it downstairs to the car and play it in there,” he explains. “If sound bopping in there, you know you was good. Especially on an album like Supreme Clientele.” 

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“I feel like almost every song, like when we finished that, we took it down,” he continues. I’ll never forget when Redman came to the studio, he actually wrote his [Buck 50] verse in the car. We put the beat on tape and he’s just going to take the beat downstairs and write the verse in the car.” 

Given how thoroughly he snapped on the urgent classic — “The words you talk better be the words you walk / Body you in the bed where the nurses are / Put your vein out, watch me insert the dart / Til it plagues from Bricks to the Persian Gulf” — Reggie’s solitary process certainly paid off. In fact, perhaps its time to start recognizing Redman as one of the great lyricists, 

For more from RZA, check out his full interview with DX right here. And for those seeking more hip-hop history, we recently spoke with the man behind Supreme Clientele, so be sure to check out our conversation right here.

LISTEN: Ghostface Killah ft. Redman, Method Man, & Cappadonna – “Buck 50”

Ghostface Killah’s Supreme Clientele is easily regarded among the greatest projects to emerge from the Wu-Tang camp and beyond, to the point where it’s praised as a definitive part of the hip-hop canon. A masterpiece from start to finish, Tony Starks’ album continues to fascinate hip-hop historians, and RZA recently unveiled an interesting tidbit about the album.

Speaking with HipHopDX, the RZA reflected on creating one of the album’s hardest tracks — the stacked posse cut “Buck 50,” featuring Method Man, Cappadonna, and Redman. “When Wu-Tang had success and we built our first studio, we would make the songs and then bring it downstairs to the car and play it in there,” he explains. “If sound bopping in there, you know you was good. Especially on an album like Supreme Clientele.” 

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“I feel like almost every song, like when we finished that, we took it down,” he continues. I’ll never forget when Redman came to the studio, he actually wrote his [Buck 50] verse in the car. We put the beat on tape and he’s just going to take the beat downstairs and write the verse in the car.” 

Given how thoroughly he snapped on the urgent classic — “The words you talk better be the words you walk / Body you in the bed where the nurses are / Put your vein out, watch me insert the dart / Til it plagues from Bricks to the Persian Gulf” — Reggie’s solitary process certainly paid off. In fact, perhaps its time to start recognizing Redman as one of the great lyricists, 

For more from RZA, check out his full interview with DX right here. And for those seeking more hip-hop history, we recently spoke with the man behind Supreme Clientele, so be sure to check out our conversation right here.

LISTEN: Ghostface Killah ft. Redman, Method Man, & Cappadonna – “Buck 50”

NBA OG 3Three, the older brother of rapper Youngboy Never Broke Again, was reportedly arrested this week on unknown charges. There is presently a video circulating on social media, which was reposted by Akademiks and others, showing the moment cops found 3Three hiding underneath a house.

The video is not the clearest, but it appears to show a police unit, complete with a K-9, finding NBA OG 3Three under the house as he comes out. Witnesses can be heard speaking amongst themselves, confirming that the man being arrested is Youngboy’s brother. 

As for the charges he’s facing, that much is undetermined. We will continue to keep you updated as more information is released regarding NBA OG 3Three’s arrest. 

Youngboy Never Broke Again is currently incarcerated, and it’s unknown if his brother’s arrest has anything to do with his own case. Youngboy was arrested several months ago on charges that he possessed a firearm as a felon and that he possessed a firearm not registered to him in a federal database. The sting operation that took him down was reportedly referred to as “Never Free Again,” as claimed by the rapper’s legal team. 

Watch the video below of NBA OG 3Three’s arrest. Free Top and Free 3Three.

This Saturday marks Juneteenth, a cultural holiday that celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. As all eyes are on President Joe Biden to sign a Juneteenth bill and create the first new federal holiday in decades, other public figures, businesses, and corporations are making their own efforts to bring awareness to the holiday.

According to the Associated Press, Disney will celebrate Juneteenth and honor Black lives by releasing the Music for the Movement Volume III – Liberated, the third installment in Disney Music Group and The Undefeated’s series of social justice-focused EPs. Celebrities such as Yara Shahidi and Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle are set to appear on the forthcoming EP, and Cordae will reportedly be joining forces with Common on a track titled “What’s Life” for the project. 

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Furthermore, Cordae has revealed that he plans to direct all of his proceeds from Music for the Movement Volume III to help fund scholarships for students from underrepresented communities who are hoping to attend HBCUs. According to the Associated Press, both the Disney Dreamers Academy and The Undefeated have responded to Cordae’s decision by publicly matching his donations.

“So many people need the money more than I do. I feel as though when you’re in such a blessed position, it’s important to pay that forward to be a blessing to others. It’s especially important to me to invest in our youth and the future,” Cordae announces in a statement.

“Young people are the future of our society and the world,” the former YBN artist continues, “so we must do all we can to ensure they are properly positioned to succeed. If I can spark the brain of a few future world leaders and geniuses, I’ll die a happy man.”

Disney’s Music for the Movement Volume III EP will arrive on Friday, so if you’re feeling Cordae’s new philanthropic effort, be sure to stream his contribution to the project, “What’s Life.” 

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Even in Youngboy Never Broke Again’s absence from the rap game, his fans have remained as loud as ever on social media. It isn’t uncommon to see fans of the Baton Rouge rapper posted up in any major hip-hop account’s comments section, boasting to other fanbases that Youngboy is “better” than their respective favorites. They’re likely one of the biggest troll bases on the internet and they’ll do anything to promote the 21-year-old rapper’s music. 

During a recent Polo G live stream on Instagram, the Chicago rapper celebrated his Hall Of Fame album release when a barrage of Youngboy trolls swarmed the comments with “ratio” remarks and “Youngboy better” nonsense. The rapper was confused about the action in his comments, remarking such and vocalizing his reaction.

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“YB better…” he said, quoting a comment he noticed on the screen. “Y’all come up with a whole new language, I swear to god. And I don’t even be understanding that shit. That’s not some shit I say on the day-to-day. I’m not finna talk to my homie and say ‘ratio.’ What the fuck do that even mean?”

Clearly, Polo G isn’t in tune with meme culture. “Ratio” has been around for a few years with trolls antagonizing original posters and trying to stack up more likes or retweets than them, hence the ratio. As for the “YB better” comments, those are just passionate fans who will do anything to shout their love for the rapper from the rooftops.

What do you think of the trollery in the comments sections?

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Kanye West has built a billion-dollar empire with his Yeezy brand, which has been introducing new colorways of their classic footwear designs all year. With some new silhouettes — like the Foam Runners — attracting all kinds of national attention, the upcoming Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Mono Pack” will bring an all-new twist to the clean sneaker that we’ve sought after for years. With a three-pack releasing on June 18, eBay has got you covered if you struck out on all three, bringing you some of the best prices on the resale market.

eBay has its very own Authenticity Guarantee, so you can rest assured that all pairs have been thoroughly inspected by third-party authenticators. Each shoe is verified before it’s shipped out to buyers, ensuring that you don’t end up with any knockoff kicks. If you’re a seller, you’re also getting a great deal because eBay makes things especially easy with no seller fees on shoes over $100 USD.

The “Mono Pack” gives sneakerheads three chances to pick up some new heat in “Clay,” “Mist,” and “Ice.” Considering these will only be available in certain parts of the world — “Clay” will be sold in Asia, “Ice” will hit North America, and “Mist” is reserved for Europe — eBay will be the perfect place to add these to your collection come Friday.

Stay tuned for more information on the release of the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Mono Pack.” If you miss out on the general drop, you can be sure that you’ll be able to find a pair on eBay, regardless of what size you are. 

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