Travis Scott’s classic 2014 mixtape is officially on streaming platforms for fans to enjoy. If you have a few dollars, you can get a deluxe version of the project on the Houston star’s website.
NoCap – ‘Before I Disappear Again’ (Stream)
Alabama’s own NoCap drops off a 23-song body of work with additional assists from Rylo Rodriguez, French Montana, Sleepy Hallow, SoFaygo, and more. Stream in full below.
Doe Boy Feat. Skilla Baby & Flo Milli – “Special”
Cleveland native Doe Boy connects with fellow Midwesterner Skilla Baby and Alabama’s own Flo Milli for his latest drop.
NBA Youngboy – “Tears Of War”
NBA Youngboy puts his own spin on — wait for it — Rick Ross and CeeLo Green’s “Tears of Joy.” What you y’all think?
Rich The Kid – ‘Life’s A Gamble’ (Stream)
Rich The Kid’s long-awaited album has finally arrived with a slew of assists from Kanye West, Peso Pluma, French Montana, Offset, Ty Dolla $ign, Quavo, and more. Press play on Life’s A Gamble below.
Juicy J & Xavier Wulf – ‘Memphis Zoo’ (Stream)
Juicy J and fellow hometown hero Xavier Wulf team up to create Memphis Zoo, a 12-song body of work with a single assist from Project Pat. Check it out below.
Rich The Kid Feat. Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign & Peso Pluma – “Gimme A Second 2”
Rich The Kid locks in with ¥$ for his latest drop, which is a flip of his May release “Gimme A Sec.” Produced by Kanye West, The Legendary Traxster, and Digital Nas.
Fat Trel Feat. Tracy T – “Right Or Wrong”
Two of MMG’s finest alums reconnect for another hard-hitting collaboration.
Lil GotIt, Young Thug & Lil Keed – “Twisting Our Fingers”
Produced by Pi’erre Bourne. Long live Keed.
Don Toliver – ‘Hardstone Psycho’ (Stream)
Don Toliver unveils fourth official body of work, Hardstone Psycho, complete with assists from Kodak Black, Cash Cobain, Travis Scott, Future, and more. Press play below.
Moneybagg Yo – ‘Speak Now’ (Stream)
Chris Brown, Rob49, Lil Durk, Morgan Wallen (?), and more appear on Moneybagg Yo’s latest body of work. Press play on that below.
GloRilla Feat. Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B – “Wanna Be (Remix)”
Cardi B jumped on GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion’s Ehhthang Ehhthang and had words for BIA. It looks like a new battle is brewing.
Hitkidd Feat. Doe Boy & Key Glock – “Nott”
Hitkidd creates a serious banger with help from Cleveland’s Doe Boy and fellow Memphis frontrunner Key Glock — a man who seems to rarely collab with anyone else. Press play above.
Juicy J – ‘Mental Trillness 2’ (Stream)
Last year, Juicy J decided to deliver Mental Trillness, a project that mixes his usual turn-up with real raps about mental health — both within himself and regarding the world as a whole. Today, he dropped off a second installment with appearance from Xavier Wulf, Project Pat, and more.
Check that out below.
Gunna – ‘One of Wun’ (Stream)
From Apple Music:
It’s understandable if Gunna feels a bit isolated these days. For some two years now, the Georgia-bred rapper has been on the defensive—first, when he was indicted in a sweeping YSL Records RICO case and, subsequently, in the time since his release by the feds. “I’m still fighting,” he tells Apple Music. “I still got friends incarcerated, and I’m still growing, too and getting massive.” Indeed, amid the sly whispers and outright accusations levied against him in hip-hop’s court of public opinion, he nonetheless managed to maintain both his commercial viability and star status with 2023’s a Gift & a Curse. That earned him one of the biggest singles of his career in “fukumean,” which, like the rest of the album, eschewed features and put the spotlight squarely upon himself. “It’s a bittersweet moment for me,” he admits.
Nearly one year later, he returns with One of Wun, another defiant and largely solo testament to his endurance in the face of genuine adversity. Opener “collage” seems to take stock of his current situation, dismissing those who wish he’d retire or otherwise quit the rap game. From there, Gunna faces down opposition with impeccable drip while reveling in the lifestyle he’s become accustomed to, conflating matters on “whatsapp (wassam)” and the title track. From his perspective, professional jealousy and rumor-mongering are no match for his swag. “I’m wearing clothes differently now,” he says of his sartorial aesthetic, which comes up not infrequently throughout the project. “It’s not just about the name. It’s more like really where it come from or the cut of it.”
Unlike on a Gift & a Curse, a few guests do stop by to show support. Gunna and Offset go way back to the Drip Season 2 days, making their reunion on “prada dem” all the more momentous. Another repeat collaborator, Roddy Ricch comes through for “let it breathe,” a sleek and moody rebuttal to the haters.
TIMELINE: Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake (vs. Everyone Else)
Welp. As you’re probably aware, there’s a war going on outside no one is safe from. Reigniting a conflict that honestly began back during the “What Happened To That Boy” era, Drake and Kendrick Lamar are in a midst of battle — one of the most entertaining since JAY-Z and Nas brought up arms on wax closer to the turn of the century.
Below, we decided to group together what’s been going on… It just made sense to keep the disses in one place. Enjoy the ongoing beef (which will be regularly updated) below.
November 15, 2023: “First Person Shooter”
Old news, but it’s clear that J. Cole’s lines on this particular drop got Dot’s attention in a way that no one expected.
March 22, 2024: We Don’t Trust You
Future and Metro Boomin’s new album contains a LOT of shots at Drake — the biggest of which was courtesy of Kendrick Lamar on “Like That.” Even The Weeknd and Rick Ross inexplicably jumped into the fray, making everyone wonder:
April 5, 2024: “7 Minute Drill”
J. Cole has responded! The North Carolina emcee decided to tack on a diss record to his Might Delete Later project, and it’s a strong enough contender. UPDATE (April 7, 2024): Bro apologized and said he was taking the song down. No words.
April 12, 2024: We Still Don’t Trust You
It appears as if A$AP Rocky has decided to join in on the Drake cancelled party by dropping some hot tea on “Show Of Hands.” He didn’t start it, though — one quickly remembers quizzical raps that Drizzy made about Rocky and Rihanna on Her Loss.
April 15, 2024: “Champagne Moments”
We really have no idea why Rozay decided to jump into this, but he’s been hilarious with both his diss and on social media. Whatever, man. UPDATE (April 23, 2024): Now with video (below).
April 19, 2024: “Push Ups”
Here we go! While J. Cole decided to get out the way, Drake is here and ready for war. On “Push Ups,” he didn’t just go at Kendrick — he went at all of his adversaries in one fell swoop.
April 19, 2024: “Taylor Made Freestyle”
Oh! Drake just did another “Back To Back”! Even wilder, “Taylor Made Freestyle” begins with him rapping as 2Pac and Snoop Dogg with the aid of AI. UPDATE (April 26, 2024): Drake had to take the song down because of threats from Tupac Shakur’s estate. Thanks to YouTube users who kept that party going regardless.
April 21, 2024: “Like That (Remix)”
This was super random. Kanye West decided to help “eliminate” Drake with an updated (??) version of “Like That.” Between the addition of the The Inter Milan Ultras and that verse, this one really could have stayed on the hard drive — which is crazy to say about anything regarding Ye.
April 30, 2024: “Euphoria”
Kendrick is back with a vengeance. There’s a lot to unpack in this one, which seems to break Drake’s character down into atoms.
May 3, 2024: “6:16 In LA”
Taking a page from his opponent, Kendrick delivers more heat mere days after “Euphoria.” Are those Maybach gloves in the artwork?!
May 3, 2024: “Family Matters”
Drake fires back and Kendrick and everyone else — specifically, A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross, Metro Boomin, and (on a lighter note) Future — with “Family Matters,” along with a matching video that adds to the three-part song’s aggressive energy. Know that we are more than entertained right now.
May 3, 2024: “Meet The Grahams”
YOOOO… things just got dark. Kendrick is earning his “Boogeyman” nickname pretty effortlessly at this point.
May 4, 2024: “Not Like Us”
……We, uh……
Kendrick might’ve officially won this battle. This drop shut up a lot of people, from the Drake fans to Hip Hop listeners who felt bored by his approach (shout out to DJ Mustard). Also, those are sex offender markers placed on Drake’s Toronto mansion. We’re deep in the mud, now.
May 5, 2024: Metro’s Twitter disses
Metro Boomin spent his morning responded to Drake’s claims in pretty humorous fashion. He even crafted a beat for others to join in.
#colonizer pic.twitter.com/ky21ETyBTu
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
#wedontwannahearyousaynigganomo #colonizer pic.twitter.com/3SF7ibKn9e
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
cmon you know how #freakyassnigga https://t.co/Y5gA4Gcbp2
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
#freakyassnigga lmaoooo
I can’t make this shit up pic.twitter.com/BtolwUo7yb— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
It’s 9 am in Amsterdam my nigga I got time https://t.co/kx31iABVyl
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
#itswaytoolate https://t.co/Y5gA4Gcbp2 pic.twitter.com/Ng9vqR9KVZ
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
#freakyassnigga lmaoooo pic.twitter.com/DE2IhhA88V
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
this shit so easy cause all I gotta do is post shit that YOU already put out #zestyman pic.twitter.com/YbIrq6mm50
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
I knowwww a nigga wit lipo scars not tryna call me lame pic.twitter.com/1d3M1WnbCz
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
I knowwww a nigga pushing 40 and painting his nails not tryna call me lame
#identitycrisis pic.twitter.com/Izok5tpqOg— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
#ibelieveyousee2badbitches pic.twitter.com/lQsxUZWNEE
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
I still can’t believe these pictures are even real
It all makes sense now #colonizer pic.twitter.com/q18MjC9oI3
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
the drum thing was laughable so I let it slide but what we not gon do is spread lies and have my loved ones involved
nobody ever hit my girl nigga we grew up together
she’s a real woman and not even in the industry but I guess #youwouldntknownunboutdatttt
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
I’m lame but the first week after #LikeThat you tried to block it at radio
I been sitting on this email for a month now but was just sparing you
oh u aint #LikeThat record??? pic.twitter.com/Jj4nVaz5LG
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
#hesspiraling pic.twitter.com/N7juktlzqe
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
now go make another song telling more lies cause we both know you can’t tell everyone why I don’t fuck wit u
that wouldn’t be a good look either for u so imma spare us both wit that
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
best verse over this gets a free beat
just upload your song and hashtag #bbldrizzybeatgiveaway https://t.co/YDULmWYm0M— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 5, 2024
May 5, 2024: “The Heart Part 6”
This is definitely Drake at his best rapping… but it also sounds like he’s kind of waiving the white flag.
DaBaby – ‘Ghetto Superstar (The Intro)’ (EP Stream)
DaBaby drops off three dope cuts for his fans to enjoy.
Quavo – “Over H*es & B*tches” (Chris Brown Diss)
Quavo kicks off the latest round of his on-wax battle with Chris Brown. Even more notable is the appearance of the late Takeoff on the hard-hitting cut.
PREVIOUSLY: Quavo – “Tender” // Chris Brown – “Weakest Link”
Future & Metro Boomin – ‘We Still Don’t Trust You’ (Stream)
Future and Metro Boomin go the R&B route (to a point) on their follow-up to We Don’t Trust You, which comes with appearances from The Weeknd, Lil Baby, Ty Dolla $ign, A$AP Rocky (who decided to join in on the Drake bashing), and more. Stream in full below.
Key Glock Feat. Young Dolph – “Let’s Go (Remix)”
Produced by King Wonka and Hadouken Beats. Long live Dolph.