HotNewHipHop https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ The Latest Hip Hop News, Songs, Rap Albums & Music, Gossip & Entertainment News, Sneaker Releases, Sports News, TV & Movies, Interviews, Culture & more Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:01:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 BMW From Tupac’s 1996 Las Vegas Shooting Now Selling For $1.75 Million https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970104-bmw-tupac-1996-vegas-shooting-selling-1-75-million-hip-hop-news Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:00:13 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970104 Tupac Shakur was shot in this BMW after a Mike Tyson fight almost 30 years ago, and died in a hospital days later.

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The infamous murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur is still relevant today, with Duane “Keefe D” Davis’ trial on those charges recently facing a delay. But a piece of history from his 1996 Las Vegas shooting after a Mike Tyson fight is coming back up for other reasons.

As listed by Celebrity Cars Las Vegas, the BMW that 2Pac was riding in when he was shot is now up for sale for a whopping $1.75 million. Per the listing, the 1996 BMW 7 Series sedan has been almost completely restored to its pre-shooting state, along with a fresh coat of paint. To be clear, ‘Pac passed away days after the shooting in the hospital, not in the car itself.

According to the listing, this is the first time in history that the vehicle emerged for sale or for public display. Those handling the vehicle also replaced the wheels within the original wheels’ same style. Whoever purchases the vehicle will also get documentation to verify these details and others, and it’s currently on display in the Celebrity Cars Las Vegas showroom. Its most recent owner following multiple others is the one that commissioned the full restoration of the BMW.

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Who Killed Tupac?

The mystery of Tupac Shakur’s murder continues to captivate hip-hop audiences old and young. While various suspects and perpetrators have faced accusations in the past, there is still no official culprit for his death as determined by a court of law. That could change soon with Duane “Keefe D” Davis’ trial, but we will see how that actually plays out. Davis spoke at length about his alleged role in the murder in the past, but he denied the charges against him.

With this context in mind, the sale of this BMW caused a splash. Some details still reference the shooting, such as reported exterior indentation that supposedly corresponds with a bullet impact point. In addition, the car’s handlers pulled the interior door panel and liner back to reveal original weld marks visible in the bullet impact points. We will see who, if anyone, purchases this grim but nonetheless historically significant piece of hip-hop lore.

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Mother Of Fetty Wap’s Kids Blasts Him While Masika Kalysha Recants Her Beef https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970100-mother-fetty-wap-child-blasts-masika-kalysha-recants-hip-hop-news Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:27:33 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970100 Masika Kalysha, with whom Fetty Wap also fathered a child, previously blasted him for similar reasons to these criticisms from Lezhae Zeona.

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Sadly for Fetty Wap, it didn’t take long for drama to build up around him after his recent release from prison. Two mothers of his children, Masika Kalysha and now Lezhae Zeona, recently called him out online for multiple reasons, some vague and some specific.

Masika Kalysha’s callout of Fetty Wap wasn’t very specific, although she has called him out before. Lezhae, on the other hand, took to social media in a series of posts caught by The Neighborhood Talk on Instagram. She claimed that he didn’t do anything behind bars to support her or her children, and accused him of owing her over $200K in child support. Lezhae Zeona’s previous criticisms of Fetty Wap ran along similar lines. She had even given up on trying to get child support payments he allegedly owed years ago.

But back to Masika, it turns out that she doesn’t have the ill will that many fans assumed. TMZ caught up with her in Los Angeles on Friday, and she said she wishes the rapper “peace and growth.” Kalysha is glad that he’s home, and hopes freedom is an opportunity for him to do more positive things and reconnect with his family. She doesn’t think they’ll try the romance again, but she’s looking forward to Fetty spending time with their daughter that they planned for while he was still in jail.

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Why Was Fetty Wap In Prison?

For those unaware, Fetty Wap was in prison on a six-year sentence for drug trafficking. He’s now out of prison on home confinement, after which he will serve five years of supervised release.

We will see how the New Jersey MC responds to these claims from two of the mothers of his children, if he responds publicly at all. It seems like both Masika Kalysha and Lezhae Zeona hope they can work things out privately, even if they took to social media to publicly voice their grievances.

It’s all been a very difficult and drama-filled road, but it’s one fans hope will get easier now that he’s out of jail. Like Masika said, freedom is a big opportunity no one should take for granted.

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Rihanna & Claressa Shields Bond Over Their Love Of Papoose & A$AP Rocky https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970096-rihanna-claressa-shields-bond-love-papoose-asap-rocky-hip-hop-news Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:40:32 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970096 While Claressa Shields and Papoose face a lot of drama these days, their romantic bond clearly inspires folks like Rihanna and ASAP Rocky.

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky may be in a very different stage of their relationship compared to Papoose and Claressa Shields, but they know love when they see it. Recently, RiRi compared herself to Shields when responding to a fan commenting on her love for Rocky, and the boxer-rapper couple responded in kind.

As caught by Hollywood Unlocked on Instagram, a fan on Twitter caught a clip of the singer and the Harlem creative packing on the PDA during an event. “Rihanna is gone,” the fan wrote, to which she responded with, “Claressa Shields type gone bout him!!”

Shields caught the cosign and responded on Twitter, as caught by The Shade Room. “period @rihanna only way to be about a good man.” She also took to IG with this caption covering the shoutout: “Long as my girl [Rihanna] Understand me, it’s all good she Claressa Shields Gone bout her man.” Some fans feel like this might’ve been more shady than the GWOAT interpreted it as, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Then, Pap himself responded to this via an Instagram post. “Claressa has a big heart,” he wrote. “Always wearing a big smile! Most think she’s so rugged because she’s a fighter. But The way she takes care of her body is on another level. Zoom in… she has small hands, small feet, & some unbelievably smooth a** skin. Very beautiful Black woman. When the way you LOVE can Inspire others. That says a lot!!! @claressashields #gwoat Peace to Rihanna & Rocky… wow family life looks great on them.

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When Did Claressa Shields & Papoose Start Dating?

For those unaware, Claressa Shields and Papoose’s relationship began sometime in mid-2024, and became public late that year. It followed a lot of drama concerning the latter’s ex Remy Ma, which still spills over sometimes.

As for A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s romance, they were just friends for a long time, starting early in the 2010s. They reportedly started dating in late 2019, rumors swirled about a romance in 2020, and folks finally got confirmation in 2021.

They have all been through a lot, but love holds them together. We’ll see what other narratives and celebrations come their way.

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Drake’s “Take Care” Expected To Re-Enter Billboard’s Top 20 This Week https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970091-drake-take-care-expected-re-enter-billboard-top-20-hip-hop-news Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:13:26 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970091 Drake's 2011 classic "Take Care" was reportedly the highest-selling hip-hop album this week in the United States.

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Even if Drake chose to scrap his upcoming album ICEMAN and hang up the mic, the longevity and persistence of his catalog would still keep him on the top of a commercial mountain. According to Complex Music, his classic 2011 album Take Care was reportedly the highest-selling hip-hop album in the United States this week.

In fact, the project is reportedly set to re-enter the top 20 of Billboard‘s album charts, specifically at the number 17 slot. It would be its highest-charting placement in 14 years. According to the publication, Take Care was at number 22 last week, rising 27 spots from the previous week for a 670th week on the chart. According to HITS Daily Double, the album will move a little over 24K album-equivalent units this week, bolstered mostly its continued streaming success.

This follows Drake’s recent commercial success with Take Care. It’s far from the first headline you’ve probably seen recently concerning new sales resurgences and commercial achievements. It just goes to show that this is still one of his most beloved and consistently rewarding LPs.

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What Was Drake’s First Album?

While many fans might look at this as Drizzy’s first massive full-length release, it was not his first. The title of his first studio album instead goes to 2010’s Thank Me Later. Take Care followed the next year, and Thank Me Later itself followed three breakout mixtapes. 2006 gave us Room For Improvement, that room got results via 2007’s Comeback Season, and when So Far Gone came out in 2009, the Toronto superstar saw the sky as the limit. Some might say he even surpassed it at this point with his massive private jet.

Corny jokes aside, Drake’s been reminiscing himself as of late. He recently shared a picture of the day he signed his first record deal, “the day [his and OVO’s] lives changed.”

Does this reflection mean that Drake’s coming back hard with ICEMAN? Or are we in for a disappointing release? Either way, Take Care will always be here to captivate fans, and it doesn’t look like the enduring love for it is going away anytime soon.

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Cam’ron Shows Dame Dash Love For Standing Up To Jim Jones In Old Video https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970085-camron-dame-dash-standing-up-jim-jones-old-video-hip-hop-news Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:20:56 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970085 Cam'ron saw Freekey Zekey's upload of a video of Jim Jones confronting Dame Dash with an entourage amid their current beef.

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When it comes to the history between Dame Dash, Jim Jones, and Cam’ron, there’s an old saying that is defining their feuds with each other right now: The enemy of my enemy is my friend. That’s what Cam practiced when he reacted to Freekey Zekey posting a video of an old confrontation between Dame and Jones.

Here’s how the story started… At least, this most recent phase. Jim Jones called Cam’ron and his crew “soft” following a lot of beef between the former members of The Diplomats. Fellow Dipset member Freekey Zekey then posted an old video of Jim’s confrontation with Dash, in which he tries to confront him with various colleagues at his side. But the Roc-A-Fella executive wanted a fair one-on-one.

Killa Cam responded to this in the comments section of Zekey’s post, as caught by No Jumper on Instagram. He left an emoji of a pair of eyes, and also had rare praise for Dame. For those unaware, Cam’ron and Dame Dash have their own beef.

“@duskopoppington [Dame’s IG account] I know I’m ‘fredo’ lol but u looked good out there this day,” the It Is What It Is host expressed, adding some robotic arm muscle flex emojis.

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What’s Jim Jones’ Beef With Dame Dash?

For those unaware, Jim Jones and Dame Dash’s beef goes back over a decade to a shot that Jim threw at Dame for being a “culture vulture” back in 2014. While their falling out as collaborators and business partners doesn’t have much specific clarification, it seems like different ventures, separate ways, and loyalties amid other feuds got in the way.

Most recently, there haven’t been many developments in their relationship or when it comes to clarifying the issues they have with one another. But they also have plenty of other beef on their plate.

The irony about Jim Jones, Cam’ron, and Dame Dash’s fallout isn’t just that they all have their individual issues with the others. It’s that other colleagues like 50 Cent are also on their battlefield. He and Cam hashed out their issues, so whenever there’s a chance to bash Jones or Dash, they have a reason to team up.

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Konvy’s Friend ItsJJx Recounts Getting Grazed In Bronx Shooting During Stream https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970082-konvy-friend-itsjjx-recounts-grazed-bronx-shooting-stream-viral-news Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:52:20 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970082 Konvy had let his fans know that ItsJJx was stable in the hospital after getting grazed in a Bronx shooting while they were streaming.

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The Bronx shooting at Kick streamer Konvy continues to cause a lot of debate and conversation online, especially now that more information is coming out from those associated with the incident. One of the popular streamer’s friends JJ, who goes by ItsJJx online, was grazed by a bullet during the harrowing attack, but he fortunately recovered well in the hospital.

Not only that, but as caught by No Jumper on Instagram, he returned to his livestream platform on Kick to recount what happened to fans and share pictures of the stitches on his head. The clips circling around social media don’t show all of what JJ talked about, but they gave fans a good idea of what his status is.

“It’s not that noticeable, though,” he said of the stitches, later going into what happened. “I ain’t gon’ lie, I felt the blood and s**t coming down. I thought I got hit for a second. But I was able to run and s**t. Me and Loaf and the camera man, we ran down the street and s**t. I thought I was hit, I seen mad blood coming down. I should’ve stayed home. ‘Cause I was going to stay home. I wasn’t trying to go.”

“We went to the car,” ItsJJx explained, as caught by Biggie clips on Twitter. “Konvy got in first, I got on second, and then Loaf got in third. We was talking and s**t. And I heard the shots. […] We went to someone’s house.”

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Was Konvy Shot?

For those unaware, Konvy confirmed he was okay and did not suffer any injuries earlier this weekend, relaying the update on ItsJJx at the time. “I wanna thank God for keeping us protected thru out the whole situation,” he tweeted. “my friend got grazed but he is good and stable, i appreciate all the people checking up im tryna get back to everyone.”

Elsewhere, other rumors about the Konvy shooting saw quick dismissal online. Lil Tjay responded to rumors that he taunted the streamer on social media and had involvement in the shooting. He took to various platforms to deny and debunk all of this, sending his prayers to those affected.

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Kanye West Sues Construction Manager, Claims Sabotage In Malibu Mansion Sale https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970077-kanye-west-sues-construction-manager-malibu-hip-hop-news Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:57:20 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970077 Tony Saxon sued Kanye West in 2023 over unpaid wages and working conditions regarding his Malibu property.

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Kanye West is going to drop his new album BULLY later this month, but it seems like he has some legal issues to resolve amid this process. Per The Los Angeles Times, a lawsuit from Ye against construction manager Tony Saxon emerged in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday (January 8).

This is over the sale of Ye’s former Malibu mansion. Specifically, the lawsuit claims Saxon and the law firm West Coast Trial Lawyers unrightfully placed a lien on the property for $1.8 million. It also alleges the perpetration of “an aggressive publicity campaign designed to pressure Ye, chill prospective transactions, and extract payment on disputed claims already being litigated in court.”

This follows Saxon’s own lawsuit against Kanye West from 2023, claiming labor law violations, unpaid wages, distressing workplace conditions, and disability discrimination. He sought to ensure compensation for his work through the lien, and the Chicago artist previously denied his claims.

“These statements were designed to create public pressure and to interfere with the Plaintiffs’ ability to sell and finance the Property by falsely conveying that Defendants held an adjudicated, enforceable right to block a transaction and divert sale proceeds,” the lawsuit reads. It also noted how the court released the lien from the bond, but how this still impacts real estate standings and other sale metrics.

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What Happened To Kanye West’s Malibu Mansion?

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Mar 16, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; American rapper Kanye West watches action between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images

The history of this Kanye West Malibu property is long and complex. He originally bought it in 2021 for $57.3 million, gutted it in an attempt to make a “bomb shelter,” and sold it to Steven Belmont’s Belwood Investments for $21 million. But since then, many other legal and financial disputes kept its status and its final buyer hanging in the air.

This is all in the background of Kanye West’s upcoming album BULLY. We got more information on the release leading to its final drop on Friday, January 30. This includes the tracklist, the sale of physical variants, and the claim from Ye’s team that he will not use artificial intelligence on the project. We will see how it shapes up, and how this long-running Malibu saga finally comes to a close.

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Air Jordan 4 “Valentine’s Day” Retailer Images Drop https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970052-air-jordan-4-valentines-day-sneaker-news-3 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:46:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970052 Retail images of the Air Jordan 4 "Valentine's Day" reveal a cream and rose red colorway with special heart hangtag releasing February.

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Official product images of the Air Jordan 4 “Valentine’s Day” have finally been released. This romantic colorway features a cream and red palette perfect for the holiday. Jordan Brand continues creating special edition releases.

House Of Heat reports that the Air Jordan 4 “Valentine’s Day” will be released on February 7th, 2026.

The “Valentine’s Day” theme translates beautifully onto the classic Air Jordan 4 silhouette. Cream leather covers most of the upper creating a soft vintage aesthetic throughout. Rose red accents hit the heel, midsole, collar, and branding areas strategically.

Also a special heart-shaped hangtag with Jumpman logo adds Valentine’s Day-specific detailing perfectly. The cream and red combination feels elegant without being overly feminine or limiting. Anyone can rock this colorway confidently for the holiday.

Jordan Brand has released Valentine’s Day themed sneakers for several years running now. These special releases typically drop in early February ahead of the actual holiday. The Air Jordan 4 provides an excellent canvas for this romantic color story.

The cream leather will develop a nice patina over time with wear. Red mesh panels on the quarter and tongue provide breathability and texture contrast. Vintage-style midsole aging gives these an instant worn-in retro vibe from day one.

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Air Jordan 4 “Valentine’s Day” Retail Price

The Air Jordan 4 “Valentine’s Day” features a pretty cream leather upper that has an aged vintage look right out of the box. Also rose red hits the heel counter, midsole, inner collar, and Jumpman branding creating that Valentine’s theme without being too over the top.

You can see the classic Jordan 4 mesh panels in cream on the sides and tongue adding breathability and that iconic texture. Further the special heart-shaped hangtag with a Jumpman logo inside is such a cute touch that makes this release feel extra special.

Cream laces match the base perfectly while red eyelets add little pops of color throughout the lacing system. The midsole has this pre-aged yellowed look giving it instant vintage appeal like it’s been loved for years already.

Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $220 when they are released.

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Summyah & DJ Akademiks Keep Trading Shots Over “Six Figures A Month” Debate https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970073-summyah-dj-akademiks-trading-shots-six-figures-a-month-viral-news Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:13:34 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970073 Streamer SummyahMarie has been going off on DJ Akademiks for assuming that she's an escort flown out by NoCap and Trippie Redd.

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Summyah and DJ Akademiks got into nasty arguments online over her alleged and confirmed relationships with rappers, but another narrative popped up that doesn’t have much to do with that discussion. It seems like part of Akademiks’ animosity towards SummyahMarie concerns a recent debate she had with friends about how much a man has to make a month in order for them to “take them serious.”

Two of the social media personality’s friends answered that this number is six figures a month, as caught by Livebitez on Instagram. As covered by The Shade Room, this clip led to some heavy criticism from Ak.

“These girls, when they’re popping this type of s**t, the guys who got the money fly them out,” he said. “Maybe they think a bag is cool… They’re hypnotized by money, you f**k them for a week, and you send them back. They sit there, post a bunch of pictures of places you live in, cars you drive, and they get back on the track, and wait for the other millionaire to fly them out. It’s kind of a sad life. I don’t know how they make it look so lit… Chat, these are the women you do not take serious.”

Then, Summyah clapped back at DJ Akademiks on Twitter. “This gay b***h don’t know what I do or what I got,” she wrote. “YOU the kind of n***a women need to stay away from gossiping fat b***h if my hg wants that maybe she got a n***a doing that.”

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Is Summyah Dating Trippie Redd?

For those unaware, some of this discussion started amid rumors that Summyah was dating Trippie Redd following a vacation together. This led DJ Akademiks to levy escort allegations against her, which she clapped back at with full force during a heated argument. SummyahMarie denied having intimate relations with Trippie and blasted Akademiks for making assumptions about her lifestyle and decisions.

Summyah Argues With DJ Akademiks

They also got into another argument caught by Livebitez on IG, with Ak hammering hard on the Trippie rumors and calling Summyah’s framing disingenuous. There’s a lot of gossip, drama, and debate going on that fans can barely keep track of.

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Drake Reminisces On The Day He Signed His First Record Deal https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/970069-drake-reminisces-day-he-signed-first-record-deal-hip-hop-news Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:39:22 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=970069 Drake has had a long journey from "Room For Improvement" all the way to the upcoming "ICEMAN," a journey he's very grateful for.

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These days, Drake leads to more speculation about his upcoming album ICEMAN with his social media activity, but it’s not all about anticipation. Sometimes, you need to look back in order to look ahead. That’s what he did in an Instagram Story post caught by Complex Music on IG, reposting a picture from OVO Niko of the day he signed his first record deal.

While Drizzy didn’t specify the actual deal itself, fans assume that it’s the Young Money signing that sent his career into the stratosphere. “The day our lives changed,” he captioned his repost. The picture itself is of the Toronto superstar and his friends outside of a car, and you can see him specifically holding a piece of paper in his hand.

But this doesn’t just look back at his musical evolution and his growth as a global force. It’s also a reflection of how far Drake’s friends have come alongside him. This joins some other recent celebrations and moments of appreciation, such as Chubbs proposing to his partner Zizi after about six years together. OVO has come a long way, and there’s always more life to live.

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What Is Drake’s Current Record Deal?

For those unaware, the OVO mogul’s current record deal is a massive contract with UMG in collaboration with Republic Records and his OVO Sound imprint. A lot of controversy and debate emerged about this partnership due to some important legal action that emerged years later.

Of course, we’re talking about Drake’s defamation lawsuit against UMG over “Not Like Us,” the Kendrick Lamar diss track. He and his team continue to appeal that legal pursuit’s dismissal, and we will see if they are successful in their attempts to revive it.

Sadly for Drake, he has other legal problems. He, Stake, Adin Ross, and George Nguyen were recently hit with a civil class action RICO lawsuit claiming an illegal gambling operation, covertly botted streams of his music, and more.

Nevertheless, The Boy is still on top of the world, and he knows his journey to the peak very well. Reminding himself of his origins might be the fuel he needs to stay sharp.

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