The collective already reportedly offered the product to retailers and might host a July release. Their initial collaboration boasted many models, including the G6, the G XT, a Runner version, a boot, and one for the ladies. It emerged in 2003 when Fif made his stamp as a top-tier hip-hop name… And he might have wanted Yayo to hold off on revealing this return.

In a video caught by Complex on Instagram, you can see 50 react to Tony’s revelation while riding around in a car. “I can’t tell Yayo nothing,” he said with an annoyed expression on his face. Then, the clip of Tony Yayo making the announcement played, and Curtis Jackson looked at the camera with an exasperated expression.

Yayo commented under Complex‘s IG post with some crying-laughing emojis, so it looks like this isn’t turning into a serious rift. We’ll just have to wait and see when G-Unit and Reebok bring back the iconic collaboration.

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50 Cent’s G-Unit History

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50 Cent has come a long way with G-Unit since its 1999 inception with Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. They dominated with huge mixtapes, made it big with Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, and expanded into seemingly every corner of hip-hop in the early-to-mid-2000s. Regional scenes, cross-state collaborations, rap feuds, marketing, business partnerships, entertainment ventures, brand deals… You name it.

What’s more is that 50 Cent’s G-Unit history continues to come up. During a recent club appearance in New York, former G-Unit affiliate The Game, whom has since had a strong beef with 50 and company, he talked about being kicked out of the group and told the crowd to “tell Fif I’m here.”

Elsewhere, Tony Yayo reflected on G-Unit’s iconic conflicts. Recently, he spoke on Ja Rule refusing to bury the hatchet with them, seemingly affirming they will always be at war.

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Release Date: May 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: EXPERIMENTAL RAP

Quotable Lyrics From ¥ (Yen)

Pop the geese, I play for keeps, that money make her go weak,
That money make me elite, my young bucks ain’t got no leash,
I can’t hit what I can’t see, that money make her go free,
That money gon’ make you bleed, b***hes fall up out the scene

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ICEMAN is leading the way with 480K-520K as first week sales projections, according to Kurrco on Twitter. This is unsurprising given the album’s length, its singles and leaks building anticipation, and its rap-centric direction being what many fans longed for.

As for the R&B-centric HABIBTI, it could reportedly move anywhere from 110K to 130K album-equivalent units in its first week. This seems to be the most agreed-upon LP of the bunch when it comes to overall consensus, avoiding criticisms of beef narratives and tapping into Drizzy’s lovelorn melodic talents.

Finally, the clubby and divisive MAID OF HONOUR is projected to sell anywhere between 115K and 135K album-equivalent units in its first week. While some of its playful risks and poppy appeals didn’t land for fans, others see it as refreshingly fun and genuinely challenging for his artistry.

All in all, these early first week sales projections for these full-lengths suggest the Toronto superstar could amass a combined strength of 705K-785K album-equivalent units in their first week. We’ll have to wait another week to see what the final Billboard tally is, and where their tracks will land on the Hot 100 chart.

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Why Did Drake Drop Three Albums?

Some fans speculate Drake employed this release strategy to exit UMG. They think this may have fulfilled his contract with the major label, which he sued for defamation for dropping the Kendrick Lamar diss track “Not Like Us.” The OVO team is currently appealing that legal move’s dismissal.

No matter what the play was with this trilogy, it will certainly pay off. Whether it’s this commercial astonishment or critical reappraisal of The Boy’s abilities, we will have a lot more to dissect when it comes to H.I.M. That’s the acronym many fans have attributed to this triple threat, and with these numbers, it’s not hard to see why.

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Chromazz, real name Janessa Melina Mendez, is a 27-year-old rapper, singer, and social media influencer from Toronto who adopted the moniker of the 6ix’s “First Lady.” Her family is from Ecuador, something her musical style partially pays homage to. Mendez works with everything from gritty hip-hop to bouncy reggaetón, bright pop. She’s also reportedly an adult content creator on OnlyFans, and has a massive social media following across her many endeavors.

For almost a decade now, Chromazz has been steadily building her Internet presence and dropping a slew of new tracks for fans to enjoy. Most recently, the cuts “Rocket,” “Set You Free,” and “Olvidate” give a good idea of where she’s at artistically these days. Hopefully Mendez has even more great music to share on her journey as “Toronto’s First Lady,” maybe even in collaboration with the 6ix God. He just dropped three new albums, though, so that might have to wait.

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Chromazz’s Kendrick Lamar Diss

Fans might remember Chromazz’s previous defense of Drake months almost two years after the Kendrick Lamar battle began. This past February, Mendez appeared on No Jumper and questioned why the OVO mogul even bothered to battle K.Dot in the first place.

“Kendrick’s a wasteman. He’s just a little– I don’t think he had anything– Well, I have said that Drake shouldn’t have did so many songs,” she began. “He should’ve did like a one bar. I guess he’s like an artist and he wants to, but I just feel like he has nothing to prove. Like, this guy’s a loser. Why did you give him so much attention? […] I guess because I don’t know any Kendrick songs, I didn’t see him as a big rapper at all. I’m just not knowledgeable on that. I just thought he was a nobody, like this guy’s a hater.”

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It’s a sultry, slow-burning, and relaxed jam on the tracklist that features some dynamic and fluttery flows from Drizzy. Eventually, while the instrumental melts away some more, Qendresa comes in with some gorgeous hushed vocals. Many fans loved the performance, and it got them wondering why they might not have heard of her before.

For those unaware, Qendresa (pronounced Chen-dre-sa) is a singer, songwriter, DJ, and producer from North West London who fuses contemporary electronic tones with R&B sensibilities and more diverse songwriting. Her parents are reportedly from Kosovo, and she’s also performed at huge fashion and brand events.

Also, the artist reportedly has more vocal credits on other HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR cuts. Her albums Midnight Request Line (2020) and Londra (2024) are great starting points to dive into her work, as well as more recent singles like “Rain In July” and “Be The One.”

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Drake & Qendresa’s “Slap The City”

Qendresa fits very well with the vibe the 6ix God created on HABIBTI, and we hope there are more collaborations between them on the day. She has a bright road ahead after already finding so much success in the industry, so this OVO crossover will only skyrocket that further.

Elsewhere, Drake’s new albums are doing very well, as he became the most streamed artist in a single day on Spotify in 2026. These collaborations are a big reason as to why, as these new link-ups are always some of the most important moments on The Boy’s releases.

Of course, there’s a lot of other beef momentum and genre-crossing hit-making joining in on that fun. But “Slap The City” is, for good reason, a highlight for fans on HABIBTI. Maybe Qendresa will be a more prominent collaborator for Drake in the near future, or he will guest on her solo material that deserves as much love.

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According to Complex, he uploaded and deleted an Instagram post on Friday (May 15) in reaction to that move. The ICEMAN cover art is of Michael Jackson’s iconic glove holding up a hand sign for the 6ix. The Trump administration’s edited image shows the hand holding an iced-out MAGA chain.

Face posted an image of the hand gesture on IG, which white supremacists group also use sometimes to symbolize “white power.” “This means White Power, the word maga was typed at the bottom of that hand gesture on Drake’s album,” he wrote. “And I know they know what that meant because I know what it means how could they not? and this was posted from the White House’s page. time to go.”

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The White House’s Drake Post

The 6ix God himself hasn’t publicly responded to this move from the White House at press time. The Southern rap icon’s criticism of the MAGA promo doesn’t seem to connect to The Boy specifically. Rather, Scarface only seems to hold smoke for the powers that be for this unprompted and unsupported insert.

For those unaware, Drake seemed to diss ICE on the ICEMAN track “Ran To Atlanta.” “When I tell you dip ’cause it’s Ice time, b***h, it ain’t the fake feds,” he rapped on the cut.

Previously, the OVO mogul has caught flack for his alleged proclivity for some right-wing spaces, such as his friendship with Adin Ross and others. But he has never pledged allegiance to conservatives, espoused that ideology, or endorsed anything politically tied to MAGA.

Also, Drake recently blasted other people’s political views in ways that directly oppose many MAGA zealots. He called out DJ Khaled for not speaking out against the genocide inflicted upon Palestine, where his parents are from. So the Toronto superstar doesn’t always speak out politically, but he seems well aware of the climate and how institutions seek to take advantage of celebrity for their own ideological gain.

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According to Consequence, the tour will begin this summer and run through the United States until December. Via a press release, the rapper previewed old classics, new jams, and big surprises. The tour’s title reportedly refers to the 2016 era coming back to the forefront via viral trends and reminiscing.

Tickets are now reportedly on sale via Ticketmaster. On the other hand, VIP Nation is providing upscaled ticket packages with extra perks. Fans are very excited to see him on the road, as it’s been a long journey to get to this celebratory and nostalgic point.

As for what fans can expect, there will be a lot of those old classics they love. Plus, the new, triumphant, and heartfelt material from Zavier. They might even get some unreleased jams to go wild.

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Fetty Wap 2026 Tour Dates

Fetty Wap’s developing his life in other ways as well. He recently revealed he earned his GED and took HVAC classes while he was in prison. After performing for the first time since this ordeal, the New Jersey MC is ready to expand on that energy.

Fetty Wap’s 2026 “The Nostalgia Tour” Dates
6 June — Atlantic City, NJ @ The Bourbon Room
14 June — Chicago, IL @ Summer Smash Festival
19 June — Detroit, MI @ City Festival
10 July — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
25 July — Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
31 July — Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
1 August — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
7 August — Syracuse, NY @ Landmark Theatre
20 August— Philadelphia, PA @ Stateside Live!
22 August— Buffalo, NY @ Outer Harbor*
29 August — Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summer Stage
12 September — Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome by Rutter Mills
6 November — Atlanta. GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
7 November — Memphis, TN @ Satellite Music Hall
8 November — Nashville, TN @ The Truth
21 November — Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore Minneapolis
3 December — San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
4 December — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
6 December — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

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According to Kurrco on Instagram, ICEMAN‘s into track “Make Them Cry” now boasts the record Spotify’s biggest debut for a rap song with 13.2 million streams in a single day upon its debut. “Not Like Us” previously held that record with 12.8 million streams.

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Also, ICEMAN is now the second-biggest rap album debut in Spotify’s history, only behind Drizzy’s own Certified Lover Boy (155 million streams). Of course, it’s also 2026’s biggest album debut on the streaming platform so far. The new record garnered 140.2 million first-day streams.

These commercial achievements are unsurprising for an artist of the Toronto superstar’s size, but they are nonetheless impressive. Surely, he will conquer more records and milestones in the near future, whether they connect to Kendrick or not at all.

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Drake’s Kendrick Lamar Disses On ICEMAN

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Drake dissed Kendrick Lamar a lot on ICEMAN, albeit in occasionally subliminal and pretty general ways. More specific digs at his height, his inner circle, his disses, and his character peppered many cuts. But the most important factor was the energy. The OVO mogul maintained a defiant and reflective tone throughout the whole tracklist that makes Lamar’s shadow over it hard to ignore.

There’s also a bit of irony with this historic rap song debut record, as Drake’s suing UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” His dismissed defamation lawsuit is currently in appeal.

Elsewhere, other disses on ICEMAN landed against DJ Khaled, LeBron James, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, and many, many more. Again, most folks expected this direction, but they found a lot of lyrical quality to hold them over.

This discussion and focus is clearly translating into massive commercial success for ICEMAN. Also, it goes to show the heights these artists reached after such an explosive face-off, regardless of who’s holding the crown. In this sense, it’s The Boy right now, and many fans celebrated the vindication.

We’ll see what other Spotify records and commercial achievements follow while the critical reception to this trilogy continues to develop.

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As caught by yours truly on Twitter, the show’s recent episode saw its titular host reflect on the 6ix God feeling like he was having a normal day while remembering the past two years of strife on the new tracklist. The podcasters didn’t talk in detailed fashion about his other two albums, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR. At least, in these clips.

Back to Joe, he said The Boy isn’t being a “victim” and is instead acknowledging the chaos, praising the comeback and comparing it to Jay-Z after Nas’ “Ether” diss track. The hosts had more Hov and Aubrey Graham conversations elsewhere, as caught by CY Chels on Twitter.

Budden compared ICEMAN to Drake’s Scorpion, saying he sounds “evolved” from more violent venom, although Ice pushed back on this a bit. Elsewhere, the group discussed Drake’s ICEMAN disses, specifically his shots at J. Cole for backing out of the Kendrick Lamar battle. Budden assessed Drizzy thought it was a “red flag” for Cole not to talk to him after that feud.

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The Joe Budden Podcast Reacts To Drake’s ICEMAN

Also, the JBP debated Drake’s Jay-Z disses, arguing if the two are on the same level or not. Brian “B.Dot” Miller thinks they are, while the others mostly disagreed.

Finally, the hosts discussed Drake’s Kendrick Lamar beef and whether Kendrick “knocked him into adulthood” on ICEMAN. Budden also praised Drake’s link-up with DJ Akademiks, expressing happiness for the long-awaited meeting and celebrating how he avoided other media personalities he’s been associated with as of late.

There’s a lot the JBP delved into here, and even more to dive into with this triple album release. Considering Joe’s past criticisms of the OVO mogul, some fans will feel vindication while others will claim hypocrisy. In any case, there’s a lot of food for thought.

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Now, it seems like this new diss reinvigorated pressure on the New Orleans-born producer and executive. A streamer allegedly ran into him recently and tried to get him to say “Free Palestine,” as caught by FearBuck on Twitter. The exact timeline of this clip is unclear, but it seems to be after the ICEMAN diss.

“Yo, Free Palestine, say it one more time. Free Palestine” the streamer told the artist as they walked out of what seems to be a venue. “Peace and love to everybody,” DJ Khaled replied.

We will see if this increased scrutiny leads Khaled to make a more definitive statement on Palestine, the 6ix God, or the backlash he continues to face. Hopefully this has at least shed light on the issue for those who somehow weren’t already aware of the terrors going on.

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DJ Khaled Responds To Drake

DJ Khaled may have already responded to Drake via an Instagram post from yesterday (Friday, May 15). It emerged shortly after ICEMAN‘s release. While it’s not an explicit reply, fans read between the lines.

“LET GOD RISE AND ALL HIS ENEMIES SCATTER,” he captioned the post, quoting Sizzla’s “Dem Ah Wonder.” “No man nuh badda than JAH and a wi a run JAH crew. Unoo come in a unoo thousands and two. They stand against you and hating me. Dem just caant go through dem heart nuh clean nor free. I remind dem so much of who they are supposed to be. I am of royalty dem lost dem identity.”

Drake’s beef with DJ Khaled is explicitly unclear, but it likely stems from Khaled staying neutral in his rap beef situations. He continued to link up with folks like Rick Ross in the wake of their Drizzy disses, and the Toronto superstar even had to put his foot down when Khaled claimed he’d be featured on his upcoming album.

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