Release Date: June 2, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Rituals

We sanitize, don’t need your handing
Out at the party, bitches keep grabbin’
Wild out with my bitches, I keep me a canon (Boom)
You not a baller, your game keep laggin’ (Ball)

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However, Carti decided to abandon Drake and switch teams. Instead, we got three Kendrick Lamar collaborations on MUSIC. From a pure music perspective, these collabs felt a bit cynical from the start. The styles didn’t match, and some fans felt like the spots should have gone to Drake.

At this point, Drizzy does not seem to be friendly with Carti, at least not anymore. On ICEMAN, there were some bars that could have been interpreted as anti-Carti. Meanwhile, Drake has pulled off one of his signature social media maneuvers to get back at Carti.

Below, you can see that Drake liked the Instagram post of Gio Ramos, Carti’s ex. In the post, Gio could be seen playing “Janice STFU.”

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Drake Up To His Old Tricks

Ramos recently went through a very public breakup with Carti. She put him on blast on social media and subsequently deleted him from her profile. Needless to say, she is not on good terms with the artist right now.

Having said that, this has opened the door for Drake to be petty. By liking Carti’s ex’s IG post, he is sending a message. A childish message, but a message nonetheless.

In the midst of all of this, Drake continues to win on the charts. His album ICEMAN is at number one on the Billboard 200 for the second straight week. Meanwhile, “Janice STFU” is at the top of the charts for a second week. With that in mind, one has to wonder why bother with all of this trolling when he’s doing just fine without it.

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Drake’s ICEMAN album has proven to be one of the biggest projects of the entire year. One can even make the argument that when all is said and done, it will be the biggest album of the entire year. There are some incredible instrumentals on the project, and one of them just so happens to be produced by Overkst.

The instrumental in question is “Make Them Pay.” This is one of the most intriguing songs lyrically on Drake’s project. Meanwhile, the beat is primed and ready for any capable MCs looking to do a freestyle. Well, Conway The Machine was up to the challenge and dropped his version on Instagram.

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Conway The Machine Makes Them Pay

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Unsurprisingly, Conway The Machine sounds fantastic on this beat. He comes through with some expertly crafted bars and even appears to have some things to say about his Griselda situation.

Ultimately, it’s always good to hear from Conway The Machine. He is someone who always has something interesting to say, and his flow is one that has become iconic. Over a beat like “Make Them Pay,” Conway is at his best.

With that being said, we hope that he turns this recent freestyle into more new music. Whether that be some singles or a new project. We speak for many when we say that the fans want to hear more.

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DJ Akademiks has been a mediator of sorts for these kinds of rumors. He has a direct line to Drake and even has an OVO chain to boot. With that being said, it should come as no surprise that Ak attempts to give his take on these rumors whenever he is given the chance.

For instance, he was on stream last night when a rumor concerning Baby Keem was brought up. As the theory goes, Drake got involved with Baby Keem’s girl. From there, there was a supposed line from “Family Ties” about it. Akademiks fed into the rumor, noting how Drake’s reputation does him no favors.

“When it comes to Drake, if they said he tried… he did it,” Akademiks said.

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DJ Akademiks Addresses More Drake Rumors

This supposed Drake and Baby Keem theory appears to be a bit half-baked. Not to mention, it has gotten to the point where a lot of this stuff is just completely frivolous. It’s almost as if fans have created some sort of fan fiction to keep themselves engaged.

The Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef created lots of parasocial behavior on both sides of the equation. It has gotten to the point where these are the kinds of things fans care about. Instead, it would be a whole lot more fun if the music were the focus.

Going forward, we don’t foresee this issue getting any better.

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For some, the release of Papercuts serves as a formal introduction to Imani. However, she already gained momentum online under the name Imani Selina. A quick YouTube search shows several snippets and songs surface. Most notably, fans probably know her best from the unreleased Kendrick Lamar song, “I Feel Something” that debuted at Chanel S/S 2024 Fashion Show, which she contributed vocals to. Her song “Snatch” was also included in the Fashion Show.

“a powerful wave of admiration, and deep validation for a major accomplishment, steady progress, or perseverance through hardship. Congratulations @imanimani :-)” Dave Free wrote in the comments of her Instagram post announcing Papercut.

In addition to the release of her new project, she also dropped off the music video for “Mindgames,” directed by Keanna Williams & Neal Farmer.

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pgLang Signs Imani Imani

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It looks like pgLang will be continuing their 2026 run throughout the summer. Earlier this year, Baby Keem came through with his latest body of work Ca$ino. Now, Papercuts will certainly soundtrack the summer season. 

However, fans are still wondering if we’ll be receiving a new album from Kendrick Lamar soon. The rapper is less than two years removed from GNX, and fans have suspected that he might have new music that he’s revving up to drop in the near future. The “Who Is The Giant?” Posters that appeared in L.A., Atlanta, and New York fueled speculations, though there was no actual confirmation that those posters were even associated with the L.A. rapper. However, with the release of ICEMAN and the numerous shots that Drake sent at Dot’s direction, fans are certainly hoping to hear a response at some point. 

Check out the music video for “Mindgames” above and sound off with your thoughts on the latest pgLang signee. 

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However, Lossen has been slowly revealing the tension between the two rappers. In her recent posts, she alleged that Sauce Walka destroyed a Maybach that Drake gifted her while revealing another audio recording where the rapper threatened to embarrass the Toronto star. 

Thus far, Drake hasn’t publicly acknowledged or addressed any of the supposed threats made by Sauce Walka. However, his right-hand man has. OVO Chubbs slid into the comment section of a @keep6ixsolid post about Sauce Walka with three laughing emojis while shrugging off the possibility of violence. “N***a ain’t gone do nothing,” Chubbs wrote.

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Chubbs Fires Back At Sauce Walka

Moreover, Chubbs has seemingly indicated that Drake has been throwing subliminal shots at Sauce Walka on his recent releases from ICEMAN. Some have attributed a few bars from “JANICE STFU” as disses to Sauce Walka. However, Chubbs seemingly confirmed that Drake also had a few bars for Sauce on “Make Them Cry.” 

“I put the ‘man’ in ‘manipulation’ when I pay your rent and that is an obligation to our attachment/ Then I sprinkle in a little Mercedes and fashion,” Drake raps on the song. While Akademiks broke down those lyrics, Chubbs appeared to like the post. 

With rumors of new music on the way, maybe we’ll get a more concrete response from Drake in the near future. Check out Chubbs’ comments above and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

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The Savannah, GA rapper has been incarcerated since January 2025 for federal drug charges after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy and participating in criminal street gang activity. He was sentenced to 33 months in prison along with three years under supervised release and a $40K fine. Moreover, he will have to avoid contact with gang members, get mental health treatment, and undergo regular drug testing upon his release.

Prior to his prison sentence, Quando Rondo indicated that he planned to turn his life around. “As cr*zy as it sounds, that’s enough time to really sit down, rehabilitate myself, and come up with better plans for my family and friends,” he said around the time of his sentencing. Around the time he made those statements, he also offered an apology for his actions. 

The rapper has also hinted at the possibility of falling back from music once he completes his sentence. It’s unclear if he still plans to follow through with those plans, but we could imagine that he has a lot to get off his chest these days.

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Quando Rondo Drops New Project

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More recently, Quando Rondo came through with a new body of work to hold down his fans until his release. In May, he dropped off Until I Return, an 11-song project with one sole feature from Lil Poppa. 

We will keep you all posted on any further updates surrounding Quando Rondo. Check out Akademiks post above and sound off in the comments with your thoughts. 

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Release Date: June 2, 2026

Genre: R&B

Tracklist for Papercut

1. Bet On Me
2. Come Together
3. Snatch
4. On Demand
5. You’re Mine
6. Mindgames
7. Slideee
8. Chasing
9. 1 of 1
10. Let Go (wishes)
11. My Mistakes

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Since that time, Larsa Pippen’s dating life has been on full display for the world to see. She even dated Marcus Jordan, the son of Scottie’s current nemesis, Michael Jordan. Now, Scottie and Larsa’s 23-year-old son Preston is starring on a Netflix show called Calabasas Confidential. It is here that he is getting exceptionally honest about his relationship with Larsa and what he’s gone through in light of her dating life.

“It was just all over the place. You would think, at that age, when you’re going to school, that it is safe and you’re dodging the drama at home,” Pippen said. “People I thought were my friends would make jokes, and there’s already so much noise in the house.”

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Preston Pippen On His Mom’s Relationships

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Preston Pippen then went on to say that kids used to play a rapper’s music as he walked through the halls at school. Presumably, this is about Future. He dealt with this when he was just 15, and it just goes to show the effects of celebrity gossip in the household.

“My parents got divorced when I was 15, and it was really tough because there was an affair,” Preston explained. “Kids at school, like my friends, would play music by a rapper that my mom was taking to at the time, and it was just s****y. I am removed from it now, so it’s easy to kind of talk about.”

Ultimately, you can’t help but feel for the kid. This is not exactly something that you prepare for. Not to mention, teenagers can be cruel, and they will seek to exploit your insecurities.

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Hay alleges that he encountered Diddy while working with CJ Wallace, Biggie Smalls’s son, on a remix project. However, he accused the disgraced mogul of assaulting him on two occasions, once in 2020 and again in 2021. In September 2020, he said that he was left alone with Diddy, who he claims masturbated into a shirt that Biggie once owned and told him to “come finish him off.” Diddy allegedly threw the shirt at Hay afterward.

Separately, Hay accused Diddy of forcing his penis into his mouth in March 2021 after labeling him a “snitch.” In this particular situation, Hay said that he was working with CJ on their project.

At this point, no charges against Diddy have been filed, but TMZ reports that the LAPD investigated the claims and presented the case to the D.A. If there’s enough evidence, then Diddy could potentially face new criminal charges.

The case was previously filed in Hay’s hometown in Florida. However, since the crimes were allegedly committed in L.A., the case was transferred.

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Diddy’s Troubles Continue

Diddy is currently serving a 50-month sentence for violating the Mann Act following his highly publicized trial last year. The mogul was found guilty in a federal court of transporting people across state lines for sexual purposes. 

At this point, Diddy’s representatives have yet to comment on the possibility of fresh charges in L.A. We will keep you posted on any further updates on the matter. 

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