DJ Akademiks Insists That Playboi Carti Will Drop Before 2024 Ends Despite Fans’ Skepticism

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Playboi Carti fans are still waiting on his new I AM MUSIC album, a process that they grew uncomfortably into over the past four years. Many of them think that we are still far away from the LP given his evasiveness and broken promises before, whereas a few still believe that it could drop before 2024 ends in just a little over a week. The leader of this latter pack is DJ Akademiks, who let off multiple recent tweets alluding to the Atlanta rapper dropping before the year is out. Very few people actually believe this, but Whole Lotta Red was a 2020 Christmas gift, so it’s not an impossibility.

In fact, fans hold out more hope at press time than they have throughout Playboi Carti’s entire rollout, as I AM MUSIC preorders are now “ready to ship.” It’s unclear what this website update for vinyl box sets actually means, or if it will reflect the product that fans will supposedly receive on digital streaming platforms. Regardless, it’s a step in the right direction in fans’ eyes, and one that points to a very prompt release, albeit in a vague way.

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DJ Akademiks Claims Playboi Carti Is Dropping Soon

In addition, Playboi Carti also recently linked up with Metro Boomin, which also excited fans who continue to demand a drop. Of course, we doubt that any hypothetical new collab between the two will make the final tracklist given the timeline, but you can never be too sure. Sonically, the St. Louis producer typically falls well outside of Carti’s usual pallets these days, but “Type S**t” was welcome proof that they can find common ground. As such, fans expect another banger on the way, although the question of when it will actually arrive becomes more cumbersome each week.

Meanwhile, Playboi Carti at least gave fans a taste of what to expect during his Rolling Loud set earlier in December, playing and performing many presumably upcoming I AM MUSIC tracks. They garnered big fans, especially for another teased collab with The Weeknd. We truly hope DJ Akademiks is correct, and our skepticism of his assessment has nothing to do with him and everything to do with what history has taught us.

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Joe Budden Speculates Drake Could Remove Music From Spotify Amid Legal Battle

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Last month, Drake filed a pre-action petition against UMG and Spotify, accusing the companies of artificially boosting Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.” Earlier this week, Spotify finally issued a response. “UMG and Spotify have never had any arrangement in which UMG charged Spotify licensing rates 30 percent lower than its usual licensing rates for ‘Not Like Us’ in exchange for Spotify affirmatively recommending [‘Not Like Us]’, including ‘to users who are searching for other songs and artists,’” the filing reads in part. “Spotify has no economic incentive for users to stream ‘Not Like Us” over any of Drake’s tracks.”

Spotify also criticized Drake’s decision to move forward with a pre-action petition instead of a lawsuit, calling it an alleged “subversion of the normal judicial process.” The Toronto rapper’s team quickly fired back. “It is not surprising that Spotify is trying to distance themselves from UMG’s allegedly manipulative practices to artificially inflate streaming numbers on behalf of one of its other artists. If Spotify and UMG have nothing to hide then they should be perfectly fine complying with this basic discovery request,” they wrote.

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Joe Budden Reacts To Spotify’s Response To Drake Allegations

Now, Joe Budden has weighed in on the debacle during an episode of his podcast, revealing what he thinks could come of it. “Drake’s still making music, dog. So they’ve still got to have some sort of a business relationship I think,” his co-host Ish said. Budden disagreed, arguing that if he wanted to, Drake could always choose to remove his music from Spotify altogether like other artists have in the past.

“I don’t know if that’s certain like it once had to be,” Budden told Ish. “Remember when all of them white people was taking their music off Spotify cuz Rogan said some sh*t or something? I want to leave that option for the brothers too, he don’t have to have his sh*t over there […] Once you do the lawsuit, it makes me think that you’re ready.”

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The Nike LeBron 22 Brings Tie-Dye Energy With Monopoly Collab

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The Nike LeBron 22 teams up with Monopoly for an exciting “What The” colorway that brings bold style and playful details. The upper features a striking tie-dye design with swirling hues of blue, pink, red, and orange. These vivid colors capture the fun and vibrant energy associated with Monopoly’s iconic board game pieces. To enhance the design, bright lime-green accents highlight the tongue, laces, and sockliner, offering a sharp contrast to the colorful upper. A glossy red Monopoly tag decorates the tongue, adding a flashy touch. The signature Monopoly branding on the collar tag ties the collaboration together. Embroidered dice graphics on the shoe emphasize the game-inspired theme.

The shoe is built for both style and performance. A padded collar and cushioned midsole provide all-day comfort, while the durable outsole ensures long-lasting wear. The bold design captures attention both on and off the court. On-foot photos highlight the craftsmanship and vibrant details, giving fans a closer look at the unique partnership. With its energetic colors and playful Monopoly-inspired elements, the Nike LeBron 22 “What The” stands out as a must-have for sneaker enthusiasts and board game lovers alike. This release pushes the boundaries of creative sneaker design.

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“What The” Nike LeBron 22 x Monopoly

The sneakers showcase a pink and blue sole with a similarly vibrant midsole. Also, the uppers of this pair are what make them unique. Further, they are made from tie-dye canvas material, featuring a colorful array of blues, pinks, greens, and oranges. Additionally, yellow laces and LeBron’s signature on the heels finish off the design. Lastly, a yellow Swoosh is placed on the sides.

Hypebeast reports that the Nike LeBron 22 x Monopoly “What The” will now be released on January 23rd, 2025. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $200 when they drop. Overall, fans will be excited that a new colorful look is coming to LeBron’s signature line.

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Young Thug, Travis Scott, Future & Lil Baby Still “Locked In” The Studio Making “The Best Music”

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Now that Young Thug is a free man, fans wonder when he will drop new music. While we don’t know anything for sure just yet, it seems like he’s very hard at work, as Southside and Wheezy recently spoke in an interview on how they, Thugger, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and Future are working together and cooking up collabs nonstop these days. Fans learned that they hit the studio earlier in November, and it seems like they haven’t left.

“It was like one of them nights where all the homies under one roof in one room,” Wheezy remarked. “Just Supreme Team, like, real deal superheroes. We had Trav, we got Pluto, Wham… And the one and only, King Spider. Under one roof, man, we just making the best music of our time. Like I said at the beginning of the video, like, real deal superhero group, super producers. We just locked in the studio doing, like, 20 songs a night. Like, real deal. Not even exaggerating. […] Yeah, and then the way this s**t going, you know, Free Thugger, man, he out. Thug free, it’s just like, that… It just was one of them nights, bro. And we’ve been doing it three nights in a row, that’s what’s so crazy. We getting up doing this s**t.”

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Wheezy & Southside On Young Thug & Company’s “Locked In” Status

Of course, this is very exciting for Young Thug’s comeback in particular, but we’re sure that the other artists involved got plenty of sauce. Lil Baby has not one, but two albums coming up in 2025, whereas Future proved that he can pull out a dominant year whenever with his triple threat 2024. As for Travis Scott, he’s teased new music as well, but we don’t have a specific timeline and we know that his releases can feel more like events.

With all this in mind, trap fans can’t wait to hear what Young Thug, Travis Scott, Future, and Lil Baby cooked up with the help of Wheezy, Southside, and others. There’s a lot of pressure and expectation for some real-deal bangers, but we’ll see what the direction sounds like. Either way, it will surely be a very celebratory moment.

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G Herbo Gives Fans A Sneak Peek At “Greatest Rapper Alive” Project With “Roc Block”

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G Herbo is back and with a project for his hardcore supporters this weekend. The Chicago drill stalwart left off Greatest Rapper Alive, a 16-song effort with one feature (Big Opp) and its executively produced by Oz On The Track. The catch though is that it’s only available on his new self-titled app. It’s available for download on the App Store or on Google Play, however, it’s a little tricky to find on your mobile device. You might have better luck though, so visit the rapper’s website here and give it a shot.

So far, for the people who have been able to get access, they are loving it. Since we don’t want you to miss out on the hype, we got you. Well, G Herbo more so does because he shared one it’s most popular songs to YouTube. It’s called “Roc Block,” which is track number three on the tape. It finds Big Swerv rapping over a soulful sample and trap rap beat with a lot of energy. It’s an empowering anthem about how he got successful, but it also details all of the dark and treacherous things he went through growing up. It’s one of our favorite Herbo tracks of the year for sure, so make sure to spin it below.

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“Roc Block” – G Herbo

Quotable Lyrics:

Ain’t nobody handed me, I had to go and get it
Now my family think I’m just ‘posed to up and give it
I ain’t uppin’ nothin’, stayin’ on my f***in’ pivot
‘Member I was down bad, they ain’t uplift a n****
Hate me ’cause of my lifestyle cost a couple figures
I was clutchin’ glizzies, now I might run up a fifty

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50 Cent Responds To People Calling Him A Diddy Hater Before Criminal Scandal

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50 Cent recently hopped on the Flagrant podcast with Andrew Schulz to talk about his love for comedy and even make some jokes about Schulz’s Kendrick Lamar controversy. But those weren’t the only laughs they had about a massive rapper, as the comedian also commented on how Fif has hated on Diddy for years, well before his current legal scandal. The G-Unit mogul made some jokes about how people are complaining about things he alluded to, but he also downplayed any sort of deeper knowledge by making it clear that he’s just observant. Of course, he probably couldn’t have predicted how things turned out.

To be fair, 50 Cent is usually quick to jump down a lot of people’s throats, not just Diddy’s. Recently, he clapped back at a Louisiana senator who thinks that the city should “pump the brakes” on 50’s huge investments in Shreveport. “Sam Jenkins must not want things to turn around in Shreveport,” he captioned an Instagram post about the matter. “Who would not do a deal to wait for a imaginary deal to come? Or maybe he just lacks faith in me, what you think ?”

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50 Cent Speaks On Being A Diddy Hater

So if you’re ever on 50 Cent’s bad side, he will make it incredibly clear. After all, he’s making a whole documentary about Diddy’s alleged misconduct. “It’s a difficult project because every day, there’s new accusations coming out, it’s new things that happened,” he told GMA3: What You Need To Know. “So, it’s become an octopus, with so many powers and so many things going on. […] No, [I didn’t expect this], not this bad. Not this much stuff. I don’t think anyone could have anticipated this many accusations and things that have taken place.”

Meanwhile, there are other longtime Diddy haters who will apparently support this 50 Cent documentary in many ways. For example, Al B. Sure recently claimed that the doc will reveal why he was in a coma, and hinted that Sean Combs had something to do with it. That’s an unfounded allegation, though, so take it with a grain of salt. It must be weird for one’s hater tendencies to become sad warnings.

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Supreme’s Latest Nike SB Dunk Low Collaboration Turns Heads

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The Nike SB Dunk Low x Supreme collaboration grows with the new “Camper Green” colorway, now showcased in freshly surfaced on-foot photos. This release brings a rugged outdoor vibe blended with Supreme’s signature urban edge. The sneaker’s upper combines camper green and black suede, creating a bold yet functional look. The green toe box and side panels contrast with black overlays, giving the design added depth. Signature Supreme touches include the embroidered “94” on the heel, a nod to the brand’s founding year, and subtle branding on the midsole, while red insoles feature co-branded logos for a striking finish.

Matching camper green laces and a gum rubber outsole complete the theme, offering both durability and style. Designed with skaters in mind, the sneakers boast a padded collar and cushioned midsole for maximum comfort and functionality. The detailed on-foot photos highlight the premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship behind this collaboration. Fans of Nike SB and Supreme will find the “Camper Green” colorway to be a standout addition to the lineup, combining unique details and bold aesthetics into a must-have piece.

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“Camper Green” Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low

The sneakers feature a camper green rubber sole and a clean black midsole with Supreme logos printed on it. The uppers are crafted from camper green suede, combined with black suede overlays. A black suede Nike Swoosh and “Supreme 94” accents add detail to the sides. Lastly, camper green laces and Nike logos finish off the tongues and heels of the shoes.

Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low “Camper Green” will be released in May of 2025. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $135 when they drop. The collaboration promises premium materials and unique branding. Fans anticipate high demand. This release continues Supreme and Nike’s legacy of iconic partnerships.

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Cardi B Promises BIA $1M If She Can Prove She Cheated On Offset

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Cardi B has certainly dealt with no shortage of drama in recent months. The mother of three is currently going through a divorce from her longtime partner Offset, and this week, they took some of their differences to social media. Of course, this has resulted in fans weighing in on the feud, and spreading false narratives about their split. One of them is that Cardi allegedly cheated on Offset, which she denies.

Earlier this week, she even hopped on X to check one user, who brought up her past beef with BIA. For those who don’t recall, BIA dropped a diss track about Cardi B in June, after Cardi threatened to sue her for spreading rumors that she cheated on the former Migos member. In it, she doubles down on the cheating allegations, goes after Cardi’s appearances, mentions her kids by name, and more. The cover art features a screenshot of Offset alleging that Cardi slept with someone else behind his back.

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Cardi B Sets The Record Straight

The user shared this cover art, writing “bia spilled all that girls tea.” Cardi didn’t waste any time before setting the record straight. She even went the extra mile, claiming she’d pay BIA a pretty penny if she was able to find evidence to back up her cheating allegations. “That b#### ain’t spill,” she wrote. “I’ll pay her a million dollars in cash to provide receipts of me talking to any n#### before this situation !!!” This is far from the first time Cardi has lashed out online as of late. The other day, she also told her ex that she hoped he’d die during a heated Twitter Spaces rant.

“Happy as f**k that I gave you attention for one day!” she said at the time. “Now you’re trying to spin the narrative like I want to be with you, knowing that that’s not it. I gave you some time out of spite because another n***a pissed me the f**k off. […] B***h, I will violate right now.”

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Snoop Dogg Recalls Kendrick Lamar Giving Him Advice In Full-Circle Moment

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Snoop Dogg may be one of the most enduring, beloved, and iconic faces in all of hip-hop, but he still has a lot to learn as an artist. Moreover, he recently appeared on Bootleg Kev’s podcast and recalled one time in which Kendrick Lamar impressed him so much that he had to reach out for career advice. Of course, this is a full-circle moment given that Tha Doggfather was the one to pass the West Coast rap torch to K.Dot over ten years ago. Now Kendrick can repay the favor from an elevated position, which must be very fulfilling for him.

“I called Kendrick maybe a year and a half ago when I was overseas and I had watched him perform in Paris,” Snoop Dogg said of Kendrick Lamar. “He had did a show in Paris on Amazon. And I was so f***ing intrigued with his show and his showmanship and the way he had his s**t together. I hit Terrace Martin, I said, ‘Cuh, give me K.Dot number.’ He gave me his number and I call cuz. I said, ‘Man, how the f**k did you do that show, man? What I got to do to make my show like that?’

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Snoop Dogg Reveals Advice That Kendrick Lamar Gave Him

The K.Dot convo begins around the 3:41-minute mark.

“And he gave me some simple s**t about, like, just, ‘Keep doing the s**t you do,’” Snoop Dogg continued concerning the advice that Kendrick Lamar gave him. “But it was so much information in that small conversation that I ended up making my show even better. But that’s me not having an ego and reaching out to someone who’s younger than me, flyer than me, doper than me, and got a tap on some s**t I need to get information on.”

Snoop Dogg is also quick to admit when he messes up, such as his response to Kendrick Lamar name-dropping his “Taylor Made Freestyle” repost on his GNX intro, “wacced out murals.” To see their relationship and positions evolve has been incredibly interesting, as they still have so much respect for one another. Just goes to show that you are never too old to learn, even if you’re a hip-hop legend.

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SZA Embraces & Acknowledges Her Flaws On “Cry Baby”

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SZA fans are finally able to say that LANA, the deluxe of SOS, is finally here. The hinting, teasing, promoting, or whatever you want to call it, was going on for close to two years. Then, when the day did arrive, it wasn’t out immediately. Due to some mixing issues and tweaks, her supporters were really getting anxious. But at 3 p.m. ET, the record made its way onto streaming, and so far, there are some instant hits for us. We already got to a couple of them, with those being “Drive,” “Saturn,” and “30 For 30.” The latter features Kendrick Lamar and it just goes to show how that whenever they link it’s a hit. That song in particular is already sparking some debate online thanks to K. Dot’s verse.

Some think he’s subliminally dissing another rapper, but who really knows. While it’s great that it’s getting all of the attention (for the most part), we wanted to put more people on to “Cry Baby.” For many SZA die-hards this has been a coveted track. Its origins supposedly trace back to a Hyde Park set in London during the summer of this year. Then, it was teased at the end of the full music video for “Drive” yesterday. Now, the completed version is here, and it’s got some great writing and stunning singing, which is what you come to expect from SZA. It finds her taking on her flaws and insecurities and embracing them. Overall, she’s faced a lot of pressure throughout her career; something she acknowledges on the first verse. But the way she was able flip the narrative around on her “Cry Baby” is special. See what we mean by visiting the link below.

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“Cry Baby” – SZA

Quotable Lyrics:

If that attitude took a backseat, Miss Know-It-All
You’d find a man (Find a man)
You got no chill, you can’t (Ain’t got no chill)
Damn, baby, and maybe
If I stopped blaming the world for my faults
I could evolve

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