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Future is no stranger to the sequel. In fact, the legendary Atlanta rapper has previously teased continuations of many beloved projects. By his own admission, we’re looking at the potential release of Monster 2, HNDRXX 2, and What A Time To Be Alive 2, all of which have been teased throughout the past few years. And that’s not even factoring in recent solo albums like The WIZRD and High Off Life, both of which may very well end up spawning sequels of their own one day.

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Though it’s uncertain if and when any of the aforementioned sequels will see the light of day, it would appear that Future is gearing up to release something. The rapper recently took to Instagram to implore his fans to “get ready,” which likely signals that some new music is on the way. But given how many plates he’s currently in the process of spinning, it raises an important question — what is Future’s next move? 

Monster 2 might be next on the docket, given how frequently Future was promoting within the past few months. In fact, he was recently seen working in the studio with Metro Boomin, Esco, and Southside, signaling that the anticipated sequel is, at the very least, in the production phases. Future also indicated that he would be saving HNDRXX 2 for 2022, though it’s entirely possible that he was simply testing the waters. And while some might call it the best-case scenario, What A Time 2 remains an absolute dark horse pick, especially unlikely given Drake’s own Certified Lover Boy being so imminent.

Of course, it could be that Future is looking to subvert expectations and deliver something entirely different, be it a tone-setting single or a completely original new album. Either way, his request that fans brace themselves for something mysterious is an interesting development, made all the more so given the vast vaulted catalog he’s been steadily cooking up. What do you think Future’s next endeavor should be?

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New music from Ski Mask The Slump God is on the way, and there may be much more than fans originally hoped for.

Yesterday, the Broward County, Florida artist took to Twitter to give his fans a major update. After quickly apologizing to his followers for the seemingly endless wait for new music following the release of his debut album Stokely in 2018, Ski Mask assured his fans that new music is heading their way this year. 

However, Ski Mask The Slump God isn’t just prepping the release of one project. In the tweet below, the Stokely artist reveals that he is working towards dropping three new projects in 2021, joining the ranks of artists like Mac Miller — who once announced that he would release four albums over the course of 2014 — and Kanye West — who aimed to follow-up 2016’s The Life of Pablo with two additional albums before the year’s end.

In the tweet, Ski Mask simply writes, “Sorry For The Wait Man But I’m Aiming To Drop 3 Projects This Year.” Nearly 12 hours following that tweet, Ski Mask has yet to expound upon his shocking statement, so as of now, there are no release dates or potential album titles for fans to get hyped over. However, the promise of new music from Ski Mask The Slump God is probably enough. 

As seen with Mac Miller and Kanye West, not too many mainstream artists are able to drop three projects within one calendar year, regardless of how much they want to. Do you think that Ski Mask will be able to pull it off?

Despite constantly railing against “cancel culture,” Donald Trump has often led the charge along with his conservative cohorts against celebrities and companies who vocally oppose their agenda. Even as an avid fan of Coca-Cola, he called for his followers to boycott the company after CEO James Quincey expressed his concern over the new legislation in Georgia that “makes it harder for people to vote” — otherwise known as voter suppression.

“For years the Radical Left Democrats have played dirty by boycotting products when anything from that company is done or stated in any way that offends them. Now they are going big time with the WOKE CANCEL CULTURE and our sacred elections,” Trump fired back in a statement to Save America PAC. “It is finally time for Republicans and Conservatives to fight back — we have more people than they do — by far! Boycott Major League Baseball, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, JPMorgan Chase, ViacomCBS, Citigroup, Cisco, UPS, and Merck. Don’t go back to their products until they relent. We can play a better game than them.” 

It seems that he can’t even boycott the companies that he called out. Stephen Miller shared a photo of himself with Trump after he had a “terrific” meeting with the former president. Internet sleuths quickly pointed out what appears to be a bottle of Diet Coke sitting behind his telephone. However, it doesn’t seem like the on-demand Diet Coke button he once had at the White House is installed at his Mar-A-Lago office. That seems to be an upgrade from a health standpoint, at least.

As one user called it, “The odds Trump will boycott Diet Coke are north of 750-1.” 

Majid Jordan fans have been rewarded for their patience, as the Toronto-based r&b duo have officially announced their plans for a new album in 2021. The album will be their first release since 2017 when they dropped off The Space Between, a project that featured guest appearances from their OVO labelmates dvsn and PartyNextDoor. 

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On Friday, April 2nd, Majid Jordan appeared on OVO Sound Radio season 3’s third episode, premiering their first single “Waves Of Blue” at the tail end of the show. In the days that followed, the duo took to Twitter to provide a closer look at their future roadmap. “Hey everyone, it’s been a while we miss you,” states Majid scored by his partner’s soft piano stylings. “We’ve spent time listening, feeling, learning, and we’re ready to share our experiences with you.”

“The story begins with our new song ‘Waves Of Blue,'” continues the message. “It’s the song that takes us to the place that we all want to be — our wildest dreams. We’re working on finishing our next album, so stay tuned, and we’ll see you soon.” Though they didn’t provide a window as to when the upcoming project might be expected, a later tweet confirmed that lead single “Waves Of Blue” will be landing this Friday, April 9th. It will be their first official release since “Superstar” in 2019. 

DMX reportedly remains on life support as the hip-hop community continues to pray for his recovery following a heart attack on Friday. The rapper has suffered from substance abuse issues for much of his life, openly discussing how he became addicted to drugs at a very young age. His heart attack was reportedly brought on by a drug overdose. 

There has been a lot of misinformation circulating in the reporting of DMX’s health crisis, which the rapper’s own manager has spoken about. After advising that DMX had reportedly been taken off life support over the weekend, it was quickly revealed that that information was false, prompting his manager to take back the statement. On Tuesday evening, a report began circulating that DMX had been diagnosed with COVID-19. The exclusive information came from VladTV. That story has now been corrected from XXL, who issued the following statement on the rapper’s health.

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“DMX does not have COVID-19, per an official source,” wrote the rap magazine on Twitter. “An update regarding his current condition will be coming later today.”

The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, is reportedly undergoing a lot of tests on Wednesday to determine the extent of his brain function. The results of the tests will be vital for DMX’s family to make important decisions about his future.

Continue to pray for DMX. We will keep you updated as more information is released.

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