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21 Savage’s New “WHTTS?” First Week Sales Projections Reveal Odd Details

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:49:50 +0000

21 Savage may be catching flack from some rappers for his “f**k the streets” comments, but at least this is driving interest for his new album WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS? We recently learned of its updated first week sales projections, which represent almost double of what the first projections indicated. Now, we have a few more alleged details about this surge that have many fans raising eyebrows.

According to Kurrco on Twitter, an upwards spike direct-to-consumer digital downloads is what mainly drove the new LP’s commercial performance over the past two days. Apparently, projections went as high as 110K units, although the final projected number sits at around 93K. What’s curious about this development is the absence of digital copies up for sale on Savage’s storefront. Rather, the surge may come from the even.biz platform that 21 had previously promoted on his Instagram Story.

At the end of the day, these numbers show that you always need to take these things with a grain of salt, even once the final tally rolls in soon. This has led to a lot of conspiracy theories about alleged botting and commercial manipulation, but all of them are unfounded at press time. In any case, there’s certainly a lot of conversation to have around this rollout.

21 Savage’s WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?

21 Savage’s 'WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?' saw a major boost in sales driven by a sudden surge in D2C digital downloads. His projected first-week total jumped from around 53K to roughly 110K within two days, though some of those sales ultimately were not reported.

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— Kurrco (@Kurrco) December 21, 2025

In other news, the Atlanta MC’s 2018 project i am > i was is celebrating its seventh anniversary today (Sunday, December 21). With big songs like “a lot” featuring J. Cole and “monster” with Childish Gambino, the album also sold 131K units in its first week.

Despite the nostalgia for that project and for his career as a whole, 21 Savage is moving forward concerning “the streets.” His calls for unity got support from Thugger, YFN Lucci, Meek Mill, and many more in the game. Also, 21 eased up tensions between himself and Future, as well as issues between Quavo and Offset.

Even though 21 Savage has many detractors in this regard, the more important conversation is about the music. Still, with these new numbers details, we will see just where WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS? lands commercially soon. Hopefully the end of that conversation can open the door for an honest discussion of artistry with all this context in mind.

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Cappuccino (Fat Joe Diss) – Song by Young Buck

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:57:47 +0000

Young Buck witnessed the height of G-Unit’s beef with many different rap groups, including with Fat Joe’s Terror Squad collective. Joe recently claimed he and his crew once beat Buck up. Afterwards, Buck decided to clap back with the “Cappuccino” diss track against the Joe & Jada podcaster. Over G Herbo’s “Went Legit” instrumental, the Tennessee MC denies the fight claims that Joey Crack brought forth, flaunted his continued success, told Joe to quit podcasting, and threatened to expose what’s so wrong about his story. But it seems like Buck is saving some material for later. Maybe you didn’t expect this rap feud to pop up right before the big 2026, yet it’s interesting to hear this simple dispute play out artistically.

Release Date: December 20, 2025

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Cappuccino

Told the story, but you just had to go and twist it, thought I would miss it,
You threw a bottle water and didn’t think that I would risk it,
I ought to take it there but I’m not gon’ act like this scriptеd,
Just here to tell thе truth so the fans can’t get conflicted,
No hands was put on nobody even though I attempted,
I don’t know if this is you, Fat Joe, or the Ozempic

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Young Buck Drops Fat Joe Diss Track Over Fight Claims, Joe Fires Back

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:46:16 +0000

Young Buck and Fat Joe couldn’t have imagined that the Terror Squad and G-Unit beef would still be a topic of conversation today. Now, instead of this being a group issue, it seems like there’s a head-to-head brewing between Joe and Buck.

For those unaware, this stems from Fat Joe claiming his crew beat Young Buck in a fight, remarks he shared on the Joe & Jada podcast with Jadakiss. Joey Crack claimed that Buck harassed him after a Chicago show, which led to a non-successful fistfight for Buck between him, Joe, and the latter’s entourage. Cops allegedly tried to stop anything from going down, but this allegedly didn’t pan out.

Now, Young Buck has dropped a diss track against the T.S. MC called “Cappucino,” complete with a Popeye’s-visiting music video recently uploaded to YouTube. Over G Herbo’s “Went Legit” instrumental, he denies Joe’s claims of the fight, makes an Ozempic joke, and implores him to quit podcasting. Buck had also clowned the New York rapper for this allegedly fake news, mockingly making note of his full recovery since then… If it even happened in the first place.

Young Buck’s Fat Joe Diss

But that’s not all, according to Complex. Fat Joe reportedly responded to this diss track by leaving a comment on Young Buck’s Instagram page. “Buy his s**t i heard he’s doing baaaad,” he reportedly wrote, which came after another social media message dismissing Buck. “Nah you know it’s facts but old but fact sorry beloved.”

“If ‘doing bad’ means owning my masters, dropping independent heat, staying out the way and stacking — then I guess I’m doing baaaad,” the Tennessee native reportedly responded to Fat Joe. “Love to everybody supporting Cappuccino. Keep streaming. Keep pushing.”

Amid Young Buck’s other feuds and issues, we will see if this has any more legs to it. Most likely, Joe and Jada will just let it roll off their shoulders.

Funnily enough, this isn’t Fat Joe’s only jumping-related rumor. Tasha K previously claimed he witnessed Ja Rule facing a similar situation back in November, which Ja later confirmed. Rather, it was what happened to the Murder Inc. spitter that drew reportedly inaccurate speculation.

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Fivio Foreign Shockingly Agrees With 6ix9ine Over “F**k The Streets” Tweets

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:06:33 +0000

Tekashi 6ix9ine was going hard at Fivio Foreign a couple of years ago, but it seems like their fiery feud might have gotten an opportunity for a hatchet burial. That’s because of the “F**k the streets” movement that 21 Savage, Young Thug, and many other rappers have promoted this week.

6ix9ine already clowned Young Thug and 21 Savage, but many folks didn’t expect the Brooklyn drill MC to chime in so staunchly. Via Twitter, he reacted to what’s going on in hip-hop right now with some strong takes, surprisingly giving Tekashi credit.

“Nah lol.. I can’t just let yu n***as say f**k the streets,” Fivio tweeted. “The streets is the reason why a lot of these n***as in these big positions. I ah never turn my back on my biggest support system. How n***as help change the streets or save the streets. The streets keep me movie and keep me and mines good. And guess what.. I better not see’n 1 n***a from the streets supports nobody that say f**k the streets idc who yu are nobody get a pass in my eyes. Ngl this the 1 time 69 goofy a** was rite.”

“F**k The Streets” Debate

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From there, Fivio Foreign expressed thankfulness for his experiences and relationships in the streets despite its negative elements, positing that this is too extreme of a position. More specifically, he thinks this should change to “f**k jail” or more specific messages against violence, crash-outs, or street politics rather than dismissing the streets as a whole. In fact, this tweet storm came with a new slogan proposal: “#HelpTheStreets.”

Elsewhere, though, those rappers supporting Young Thug and 21 Savage are arguing against the trauma and hardship that the streets represent. Others took more critical stances on street activity and street codes, whereas those defending “the streets” think this is all hypocrisy.

Still, Fivio Foreign will find friends elsewhere who agree with his defense of “the streets.” With so many MCs chiming in, we might have a big update or development in store coming soon. But for now, this divisive topic is bringing even the most combative of enemies together.

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Drake Cosigns Timothée Chalamet’s EsDeeKid Remix Despite Kendrick Lamar Support

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:32:05 +0000

Drake has been a fan of U.K. hip-hop for a long time, so his love of artists like fakemink and now EsDeeKid should come as no surprise. However, what did surprise fans was when he left a comment under the Timothee Chalamet remix of the EsDee track “4 Raws,” playing off of the viral theory that they’re the same person. Perhaps Drizzy didn’t see Timothée’s interview with Kendrick Lamar before the Super Bowl this year…

As caught by Bars on Instagram, the Toronto superstar left three ice block emojis under the actor and the Liverpool spitter’s joint Instagram post of the remix. This is in reference to Drake’s upcoming album ICEMAN, which fans are very excited for. Also, the post rounded up a few more celebrity reactions to the new song, including Skepta, Central Cee, and fakemink.

Of course, this is nothing new for the 6ix God, who’s always keeping up with new sounds and showing love to the lyricists on the other side of the pond. He brought out many English artists for his three-day Wireless Festival takeover earlier this year.

Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Beef

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Still, Drake acknowledging Timothée Chalamet, a Kendrick Lamar affiliate, raised many eyebrows for the OVO fanbase. Some think this isn’t that deep, while others are frustrated with their GOAT for letting it slide. However, there is a reasonable interpretation that those ice blocks are in no way positive. Nevertheless, there’s no rule saying The Boy can’t get along with his rival’s circle… This just marks one of the only times over the past two years that this “stay on that side” energy didn’t manifest.

Timothée Chalamet recently reflected on Kendrick Lamar during Carmelo Anthony’s 7PM In Brooklyn podcast. “I was so impressed that this man was so calm sitting next to me and I was like, ‘Wow he’s engaged in a gladiator sport right now,'” he remarked. “As I was sitting next to him I was like, ‘I could not do that.’ I couldn’t believe that you could be that big, at war with somebody that big, and go about your life. […] My white a** was like, ‘Wow, he’s in the middle of this beef’ and like, ‘Can you imagine if this is how I go out?’ […] That would be a crazy end to the Wikipedia.”

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Blueface Claps Back At 21 Savage’s “Streets” Takes With “F**k The Industry”

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:00:18 +0000

Blueface has only been out of jail for a little over a month, but it didn’t take long for him to ruffle hip-hop’s feathers once more. This time around, his antics concern 21 Savage and the “F**k the streets” campaign sprouting from his new album WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?

For those unaware, Blueface previously shaded 21 Savage by saying he “loves” the streets and suggesting that anyone in disagreement shouldn’t have made it out of them to begin with. Via Twitter, he doubled down on his aversion yesterday (Saturday, December 20) and specifically called out 21.

“Next time say f**k yo street lol I’m not shaking none of you n***as hands back stage no more,” the California rapper wrote. “I never thought I’d see the day n***as saying f**k the streets for a 21 savage feature f**k da industry !” Although he directly named Savage here, these messages also apply to Young Thug, whose “F**k the streets” tweet at the Savage Mode artist seems to have inspired Meek Mill, Pooh Shiesty, Ralo, YFN Lucci, G Herbo, Offset, Quavo and more to support the “movement,” if you can even call it that.

Blueface Chrisean Rock Beef

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As for what 21 Savage and Young Thug’s “F**k the streets” even means, that’s up for interpretation. Savage says he’s referring to the trauma it gave him, whereas other MCs and fans connect this more to street codes and expectations of loyalty. However, many naysayers blasting 21 Savage and Young Thug think this is just a fake ploy to avoid accountability, justify their own actions, and abandon the circumstances and audiences that propelled them to fame.

No matter where on that debate you land, there’s a lot of nuance but also contradiction on both sides. In any case, Blueface is still about “the streets” no matter what.

He recently got into an online spat with his former partner Chrisean Rock after she got into a fight in Compton that was allegedly over gang disrespect. She clapped back at Blue by questioning his affiliations, which he’s been proud to share. We’ll see if there’s another chapter to these “streets” debates.

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50 Cent Compares Himself To Pop Smoke In Touching Tribute Post

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:08:11 +0000

50 Cent was one of the behind-the-scenes people who helped Pop Smoke’s posthumous material make it to fans. It seems like his time honoring the late rapper’s legacy isn’t done, as he recently took to Instagram with a touching tribute post.

In the photo, you can see a side-by-side comparison of 50 and Pop in the gym. The G-Unit mogul spoke to their physical resemblance. “Man I looked at pop, I said what’s your mother’s name,” he wrote. “we kinda look the same. He started laughing and said I know. R.I.P and we had the same last name.”

Curtis Jackson is perhaps alluding to Bashar Jackson being like a son of his, or at the very least, like a family member. Some fans in the comments brought up 50 Cent’s issues with his biological son, even though that doesn’t have much to do with his post. Still, it’s heartening to see that respect and care still there.

Elsewhere, 50 Cent is dealing with a lot of drama and beef these days, so taking some time to remember a fallen friend might balance out the negativity. We’ll see if he has anything else to share soon, or perhaps more posthumous music for fans to debate over.

50 Cent & Pop Smoke

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Last year, 50 Cent addressed Pop Smoke’s posthumous albums and reflected on his role. “I just wanted to make sure that his record did what it was supposed to,” he told Kris Kaylin. “My interaction with Pop was that he was looking at me like I could tell him the right way to go and everything would work based on what I was saying. It’s unfortunate that it actually happened. It’s like the other side of it. When I’m coming up early on, I’m so connected to the environment that everything in the environment I’m subjected to the same.

“So even with my success in music, I’m still subjected to everything the neighborhood is subjected to,” 50 went on. “Cause of who I’m standing next to. In Pop’s scenario, personally, he told me he wanted to take his mom to an award show. Outside of producing the record and having it perform well, I did all the promotion for that record to have it work. They would have put it out and you’d have to find it out of basic interest.”

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6ix9ine Home Invasion Suspect Has Been Arrested

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:36:18 +0000

Tekashi 6ix9ine may spend his time online beefing with other rappers, but he has to deal with a lot of legal matters behind the scenes. While most of them relate to trouble of his own, others might find him justice. For example, TMZ reported this weekend that authorities have arrested a suspect accused of invading 6ix9ine’s home last month.

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, 19-year-old Pedro Rodriguez got charges of armed home invasion robbery with a firearm, false imprisonment, grand theft, and possession of marijuana with intent to sell or deliver. However, there are more suspects in this case. There still hasn’t been another arrest at press time, but law enforcement says their investigation continues to develop.

For those unaware, just about a month ago, four men held 6ix9ine’s mother at gunpoint during an invasion of his home. He wasn’t there at the time, and it seems like the suspects took advantage of his absence for a Jack Doherty stream. Video reportedly caught the suspects entering the home through the garage, and they ransacked the place for car keys and cash according to police. They drove away in a car after getting what they wanted.

Why Is 6ix9ine Going To Jail?

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6ix9ine previously called out his home’s invaders in a social media video. “Yesterday, they allowed me to leave [house arrest] for work,” he expressed. “People saw that I was on livestream with Jack Doherty. They took that opportunity to f***ing do some p***y s**t. It’s me, so I get it. The rules are different for me. If it was your favorite artist, your favorite actor and that was done, they don’t get no cool points for that. My mom is 60 years old. Y’all know I’m supposed to come home. Y’all know I’m home all the time. I’m on house arrest. So, y’all take the opportunity that I’m not home and y’all see me on livestream with Jack Doherty in Miami and y’all do that. That’s p***y s**t.”

Elsewhere, 6ix9ine is headed back to prison soon for probation violations. Before that 90-day bid begins, authorities might have more updates for him regarding this home invasion case.

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Workout – Song by prettifun

Alexander Cole — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

prettifun has become one of the premier producers in the underground world, especially thanks to his work with Che. However, prettifun makes music of his own and is even planning on dropping a new project called You Can Die Laughing. Before that can happen, the artist has come through with a new single called “Workout.” As you will hear, there is a lot of Playboi Carti influence in the vocals. As for the production, it has those glitched-out qualities that underground music tends to have these days. Thankfully, the track just happens to be extremely catchy and fun, which lends to the experience.

Release Date: December 19, 2025

Genre: Underground Rap

Album: You Can Die Laughing

Quotable Lyrics from Workout

Make her drop, make her drop that shit down like a workout
If I do it, show the brains out
If you on the ‘net, then show me, know I like to keep it lowkey
Huh, yeah, protectin’ my peace

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Team Roc Lawyer Accuses Tony Buzbee Of Defamation In $25 Million Lawsuit

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 22:58:27 +0000

Tony Buzbee’s legal action against the wide world of Jay-Z, which stems from a dropped Diddy lawsuit, continues to spiral out of control. Not only is he continuing legal action over alleged defamation, but he’s facing similar accusations from Team Roc lawyer Marcy Croft.

According to an exclusive AllHipHop report from Grouchy Greg Watkins, the Roc Nation-affiliated attorney is suing Buzbee for defamation for $25 million. She alleges that he launched a smear campaign on the Internet that attempted to destroy her reputation and career by alleging crimes like illegally soliciting clients, obstruction of justice, intimidation, and bribes. Croft called them all baseless and malicious.

Furthermore, she claimed that this stems back to December of last year, when a former Buzbee client named Jose Maldonado sought a free evaluation from Croft concerning how Tony’s law firm handled client funds. Marcy Croft says she didn’t pursue the claims and cut contact, later theorizing that Maldonado began an entrapment strategy by going back to Tony Buzbee’s firm.

Allegedly, Buzbee accused Croft of offering former clients $10K to sue him and running an illegal lawsuit solicitation scheme. Her lawsuit claims that this was all in order to distract from Tony Buzbee’s other legal issues amid mounting pressure from current and former clients. He has reportedly not yet responded in court.

Tony Buzbee Lawsuit

She filed in Galveston. What a fool. I’m going to put this bottom feeder out of business.
— Tony Buzbee (@TonyBuzbee2) December 20, 2025

According to Complex, Marcy Croft’s lawsuit against Tony Buzbee appeared in Texas federal court on Wednesday (December 17). She filed a similar suit against him in Mississippi in March, and Buzbee spoke to the publication about all this chaos.

“She filed a case against me months ago, but only after I sued her in Texas for her illegal activities,” he reportedly remarked. “Her frivolous case filed against me [in Mississippi] was dismissed. My case against her is still pending. She tried to get it dismissed but failed. A Houston judge already looked at my claims against her and acknowledged that her frivolous case is her attempt to spin the press. She is a classic bottom feeder. I would describe her as everything that’s wrong with the legal profession. I intend to put her out of business.”

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