However, it is Ye who ends up stealing the show on this song. His verse seemingly goes on forever. There is no hook. Just raps on top of raps. It makes for a compelling listen as Ye gets into the weeds on what makes him tick. What makes him want to pull out his hair as he deals with being married to one of the most famous women in the entire world. The erosion of relationships and the men he surrounds himself with. It’s a song that seeks to offer poignant commentary, with some truly outlandish flexing sprinkled in for good measure.

That said, it is the sample that makes the song what it is. The guitar flourishes that take you back to the 70s, all while you get the funk vocals saying “Los Angeles” every few bars. It hypnotizes you immediately, and it’s an unrelenting feeling until the end of the song. Madlib is the producer of the song, and he deserves his flowers for putting this all together.

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What Song Does “No More Parties In LA” Sample?

This sample comes from the song “Suzie Thundertussy.” Walter “Junie” Morrison released the song in 1976 as part of his album, Suzie Super Groupie. Ye’s use of the song is most confined to specific parts, like the beginning and the middle. The vast majority of the song does not sound like “No More Parties In LA.” However, when you listen to “Suzie Thundertussy,” you’re immediately met with something familiar. You almost feel as though Ye and Kendrick are about to start spitting bars back and forth.

Morrison was a legend in his own right. The former Ohio Players member eventually joined Parliament Funkadelic as a Music Director. His talent was immense, and songs like “Suzie Thundertussy” just prove that he was a master of his craft.

In recent weeks, the original song has been going viral on social media, TikTok in particular. In fact, it has been used in various sports edits. It just goes to show that every generation is able to recognize good music, regardless of when it came out.

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Deal and Barrow had reportedly originally made the sample in 2018. However, after hearing it over the phone, Ty Dolla $ign allegedly took it. The duo say this showed “blatant disregard for their artistic contributions and legal rights.” The producers eventually received credit for the song, but they were still upset as explicit consent was never given. Neither was paid for the use of the sample, and a licensing agreement was never drafted.

“This action is not only about unpaid licensing fees and the lack of appropriate credit, but also about the essential right of any artist to determine when, how, and by whom their creative work is used,” lawyers explained in the lawsuit.

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Ye & Ty Dolla $ign Subjected To Another Lawsuit

Representatives for Ye and Ty Dolla $ign attempted a “buy-out settlement offer,” although it was not accepted by Deal and Barrow.

“This action concerns the knowing, continuous, and blatant unauthorized use of the sampled works,” lawyers continued. “It concerns protecting artistic integrity, enforcing intellectual property rights, and preventing commercial exploitation. […] “In addition to the significant financial harm and damages suffered, Plaintiffs have endured severe emotional distress, frustration, and a profound sense of exploitation stemming from the misappropriation of their creative work.”

At this time, Ye and Ty Dolla $ign have yet to respond to the lawsuit.

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Release Date: November 6, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: GOOD DOPE SELL ITSELF

Quotable Lyrics from OK

Who the fuck said we ain’t havin’ no motion? (Okay)
You come to my spot, we definitely open (Okay)
You come to my city and see how we livin’ (Okay)
Hood celebrity sh*t, pull up in the trenches (Okay)

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“Dead Fresh” is a giant success, for the most part. It was everywhere this Summer. Unfortunately, the song has reached meme status. While songs like “Spend Dat” and “Janice STFU” became ubiquitous thanks to their superior displays of songwriting, Baby’s hit single was seen as a joke. “This beat came from Pharrell” was a rallying cry for the Instagram meme makers, and Baby’s image suffered as a result.

Now that Fresh has proven to be a middling release, the fall-off narrative has only accelerated. Despite this, Lil Baby is not giving up hope. While speaking to Nessa on Hot 97, he revealed what he really thinks about people saying he fell off.

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Lil Baby Talks “Falling Off”

“You’re going to get the most engagement if you say Lil Baby album thrash, so once people see that they on engagement thing so the hottest thing to do is say Lil Baby album or Lil Baby fell off,” the artist explained. “The content people who never heard my songs they going whatever the content is so I get the play, I see the play. It’s hard for me to fall into it when I see it.”

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What Are The First-Week Sales Projections For Fresh

Fresh is projected to sell 60K units in its opening week, and it will also challenge for the number one spot on the Billboard 200. Sure, it’s not the six-figure units that Baby would probably hope for. However, a number one album is a number one album, regardless of which way you swing it.

This is a solid showing for Lil Baby, especially when you consider everything that has been said about him as of late. Whether or not he can keep his place as one of rap’s best-selling young stars, remains to be seen.

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Joey, aka @gothamhiphop on X, asked his followers whether or not there was “Pharrell fatigue.” He referenced the song “Dead Fresh” by Lil Baby, which is considered to be more of a meme than anything else. Meanwhile, he also talked about QROMELIFE by Quavo, which was critically panned. Muse with John Legend was, indeed, a good project, but again, it didn’t get the commercial success it was looking for. All of this leads to the main question: are fans tired of Pharrell right now?

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Hip-Hop Twitter User Asks About Pharrell Fatigue

It is an interesting question, albeit one that might come across as blasphemous. After all, Pharrell is one of the culture’s biggest legends. To even suggest people are getting tired of him is going to lead to some emotional responses in either direction.

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What Did Fans Have To Say About Pharrell In 2026?

In the replies below, you will see that most fans seemingly have an issue with the fact that Pharrell isn’t giving Atlanta artists his best beats. They keep asking him for beats, but the production he gives them just doesn’t fit the style.

Others believe there are only select artists who actually know what to do with Pharrell’s production. That Clipse is the best example of a group that actually puts together the best music when they link up with Williams.

Simply put, there is no consensus on this debate. The fans are going to support, and the haters are going to do what they do best. As is typically the case with social media, everyone is polarized.

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Over on X, Akademiks celebrated Lil Baby’s poor performance. He said that it is a good thing for the music world, and even invoked Gunna. From there, he stated that he is going to be keeping tabs on Spotify and Apple Music to make sure there aren’t any fraudulent streams behind the scenes.

“Lil Baby flopping this week is actually good for the game. Time to slow down wit all that bs music! Give gunna back his style and lane!” Akademiks wrote. “I’m on Spotify and Apple ass this week. No botted streams will get past me. Trust me. Let that boy receive that flop in peace.”

Akademiks continued his rant, saying he wants to tally up all the streams like election-day ballots. It is a humorous analogy, though Lil Baby probably won’t appreciate it much.

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What Are Lil Baby’s First-Week Sales For “Fresh”?

Outlets like Talk of the Charts have Lil Baby’s first-week sales at around 60K units. Akademiks commented on this, stating that he does not want to see Baby sell more than this. In his view, it would be suspicious.

“Remember if yall see the final numbers like 80k. his label bought 20k copies. Love yall capitol / QC but yall can’t save dis one! A Fresh Flop. His streams tanking … no way his final numbers should differ more than +- 10k copies,” Akademiks wrote. “I’ve hit up billboard and luminate too… no fraudulent sales will be tolerated with Lil Baby – FRESH album. Every organization is warned. Spotify, Apple, luminate and billboard. No bundle finesse…no 5 credit cards 20k sales bought sales.”

Ultimately, the first-week sales are the first-week sales. There is nothing Akademiks can do to change that. Unfortunately, for Lil Baby, YouTube’s partnership with Billboard only kicks in next year. In that regard, the album was released two months too early.

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Throughout the livestream, Kodak Black could be heard making incoherent comments. He was also making some erratic movements with his head and his hands, which elicited further concern. It was behavior that was consistent with someone who could be intoxicated. It’s not the first time Kodak has appeared this way on a livestream, so it is easy to see why this particular clip went viral.

Not to mention, just last week, we reported that Kodak collapsed during a performance on Halloween. He was eventually attended to and was able to walk off under his own power. Regardless, it was a harrowing scene that left fans in complete shock.

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Kodak Black Goes Live

This comes just days before Kodak Black’s upcoming appearance in GTA VI. As we reported previously, the artist has his very own character model, which was shown off by Rockstar in recent images. Furthermore, it was revealed on Monday that Kodak Black would be part of the Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival lineup with Travis Scott, Cardi B, Don Toliver, and others.

What Did Fans Say About Kodak?

Over on social media, there were some strong reactions to the clip. As you will see from the X posts below, most people’s immediate reactions were to feign concern. Many asked Kodak to seek help before it is too late. Others simply noted that this is a sad situation and they hate to see Kodak go through it in such a devastatingly public fashion.

Let us know your thoughts on the situation, in the comments below.

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When Dre began his career in 1984, he hit the ground running and became a workhorse. Over the last 40 years, he has refused to take a break. Even when he’s not physically in the studio, he is somewhere thinking about his next move. However, he appears ready to take a prolonged absence and just disconnect for a little while.

“For the first time in my entire adult career, I’m going to take a break from that,” Dre explained. “I’m going to go away, and I’m going to get off the grid for a year or two and come back.”

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Dr. Dre On “Listen & Laugh”

Dr. Dre explained just how busy his mind stays in between projects. Everything he sees reminds him of music in some way, shape, or form. This has kept him more active than he likes to be sometimes. Ultimately, a creative mind never sleeps, and at this stage in his career, he just wants to get away for a bit.

“You never leave it,” he explained. “Even when you’re outside of the studio, you’re looking at storefronts or bumper stickers or some s–t like that, that could give you an idea for the next time that you go in the studio. So, you’re never away from it. You’re always tethered to this thing and for the first time in my life, I won’t be. What if there’s something else waiting for me that could give me the same exact feeling when I discovered music?”

His comments about wanting to discover something outside of music are eye-opening. It’s a testament to the human experience and wanting to fall in love. Whether that be with a person or an art form.

There is no telling where this journey will take Dr. Dre. That said, don’t expect new music from the legend, anytime soon.

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YouTube’s reasoning behind the decision was simple. Album consumption units on the Billboard 200 equalled 2,500 ad-supported streams and 1,000 paid-subscription streams. YouTube felt as though their ad-supported model was being weighted in a biased fashion that created a raw deal for artists.

Today, Lyor Cohen revealed in a blog post for YouTube that as of January 16, 2027, YouTube will be partnering with Billboard again. This time around, album consumption units will total 1,500 ad-supported streams.

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Billboard Comes To An Agreement With YouTube

“We are returning to the Billboard charts starting in 2027,” Cohen explained. “Billboard’s new methodology better reflects how fans engage with music today across both subscription and ad-supported services.”

What Does This Mean For Artists?

For artists who tend to do better on YouTube, like NBA YoungBoy, this is a good thing. Instead of needing 2,500 plays to reach one album sale, they only need to reach 1,500 plays. The YouTube to Spotify/Apple Music ratio used to be 2.5/1. Now, it is at 1.5/1. This is a net benefit for all artists, as it means their album sales will immediately see an increase.

Billboard has seen just how popular ad-supported streaming is these days. Younger folks listen to albums on YouTube, and as a result, their listenership needs to be weighted properly. Artists who have thrived on the platform can now continue to do so, without the pressure of building their audiences on other services.

Over the next few months, we will get to see firsthand how this decision impacts sales figures. Artists who have built their fanbases on YouTube could very well see themselves a top the Billboard charts in short order.

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Along with EQT, his management company, the rapper will bring the program from November 17th to 20th, with some impressive panels, clinics, and workshops scheduled. On November 18th, the Gifted Week Program will host the Sports, Media, Culture & Film with Howard University workshop that brings six panelists from music and sports. “Bring your vision, meet your peers, and get direct access to the people making it happen,” the event description reads.

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Wale’s Gifted Program Week

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On the 19th, they will host the Beyond the Field and Court with Diverse Representation x Washington Nationals panel at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. This event will bring “Black executives, agents, and leaders shaping the business of sports” who will share their experiences of “how they broke in and built lasting careers.” That same day, there will be the Flag Football Clinic with the Commanders.

Then, on November 20th, there will be the Sneaker and Jersey Design workshop–a hands-on experience that allows participants to materialize their visions. There are two different sessions; all that needs to be done is to RSVP on their website. 

Wale and EQT’s efforts with the Gifted Week Program give back to the community that raised him and provide new opportunities for the youth, whether in the arts or in sports, to connect with professionals and gain access to opportunities to elevate their careers. 

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