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Tyrese Dips In Middle Of Tank Verzuz Battle And Argues With Trey Songz

Zachary Horvath — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:01:20 +0000

Tyrese and Tank’s Verzuz battle finally happened last night after years of it never materializing. It got underway at a Los Angeles venue and was available to watch via the Verzuz Instagram account and Apple Music. Overall, the wait seems to have been worth it in the eyes of many as there was no shortage of viral moments.

Tyrese spearheaded most of them, including dipping mid battle. “Tell valet to pull up my f*cking car I’m outta here!” he announced. Even though it seemed the Fast & Furious star was heated in this moment, it was quite hilarious at the same. As soon as he left the stage, Tank immediately started singing.

He straight up left the battle while it was still in progress! #VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/XDkiUXBz8D
— Travis (Undercover) (@travisfrombk97) March 27, 2026

However, Tyrese did come back to finish the head-to-head battle, so it seems there was some sort of miscommunication. Elsewhere during the evening, Tank had a good time roasting his TGT bandmate’s wardrobe, which even Tyrese couldn’t help but laugh about as well.

At one point, Tank even made a song out of the latter’s outfits, adding some wholesomeness to the whole program.

Tyrese getting Trey Songz off the stage pic.twitter.com/CQmadsekHp https://t.co/ZxxxduV4s8
— Block Topickz (formerly Glock Topickz) (@BlockTopickz) March 27, 2026

However, there were still some other testy incidents to be had. For example, Tank tried to bring out Trey Songz for the remix of “When We.” That didn’t fly with Tyrese since Tank already performed it.

After trying to argue back, eventually Songz would leave the stage. It seems like the consensus among the viewers was that this was the right move to boot the guest performer. “Tank was winning until he brought Trey out,” one fan harshly writes on X.

Tyrese And Kevin McCall Beef

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Another tense moment occurred when Tank and Tyrese debated who was the better act overall. The latter had a malfunction with one of his songs which caused this to go down. Tyrese fired back by saying, “You’re an opener not a headliner… we all a need a comedian before the main act comes out.”

However, Tank had a pretty solid rebuttal. “I’m the only artist on stage that’s done four headline tours. Fast & Furious is nice but you can’t tour.”

Overall, though, it seems these two ex-groupmates had a fun time with the show in front of an eager audience. At the end of the day, Verzuz needs to have some drama peppered in to make things a tad more competitive.

However, we can’t say that Tyrese doesn’t have some real tensions elsewhere. Recently, Kevin McCall called out the “Sweet Lady” performer for not helping him out during a time of financial and personal need.

Tyrese clapped back at his claims, essentially telling him he had bigger fish to try at that moment. “Telling n****s I left you to the streets when you were homeless and f*cked up. Called me and asked me to look out when I got mansions, multiple mansions. I ain’t say nothing, I didn’t go at you, I didn’t respond. That’s not the true story, though.”

“I knew that everything about your stuff was playing out for the world to see, when I was in the middle of my own sh*t. My baby mama sh*t trump yours by a thousand, trillion, times. And everything f*cking movie and franchise imaginable if I don’t clean my sh*t.”

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50 Cent Reacts To J. Cole Revealing Why 50 Didn’t Sign Him To G-Unit

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:08 +0000

As one of hip-hop’s most dominant forces of the 2000s, 50 Cent has seen a lot of more contemporary rap stars attempt to curry his favor. One of them was J. Cole, who recently reflected on trying to sign with 50 and his G-Unit label to no avail. As it turns out, Fif acknowledged that he missed the mark, but he stood by his reasons for doing so.

For those unaware, Cole had told Cam’ron on his recent Talk With Flee appearance that the G-Unit mogul did not sign him because of his jeans. “I can’t sign this n***a, his jeans too tight,” he allegedly said. 50 took to Twitter yesterday afternoon (Thursday, March 26) to react to this recollection, as caught by DJ Akademiks on Instagram.

“I’m a j Cole fan man, the boy just had on denim spandex, WTF, how was I supposed to know that was gonna work,” he wrote. Of course, even big fans of the North Carolina lyricist back then may not have predicted his ceiling. But clearly, things worked out well for both of them.

50 Cent’s Relationship With J. Cole

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If you didn’t already know, 50 Cent and J. Cole have shown love to each other in the past. The latter pulled up for the former’s concert in New York City a few years ago, calling Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ the greatest album of all time.

However, 50 Cent was recently disappointed in J. Cole for backing out of the Kendrick Lamar battle against him and Drake. “That’s how we’re going to find out who really got it,” Fif told Big Boy in December of 2024 concerning a beef exchange. “I understand the relationship. But I don’t understand why the competitive part in the form, if y’all are brothers like that, then why wouldn’t you compete? Why wouldn’t you understand we are just competing?”

Still, that doesn’t mean 50’s respect for J Cole completely went out the window. Clearly, they still hold a lot of good will for one another, old fashion choices notwithstanding. We will see if this manifests into a collaboration or a deeper discussion at some point.

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Aye – Song by Gelo

Alexander Cole — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:55:17 +0000

Gelo burst onto the rap scene in 2025 with one of the biggest viral hits of the entire year. Since that time, there has been quite a bit of discourse surrounding the rapper and his future. Regardless of what people think, it is clear that he is putting his head down and getting to work. On Friday, he offered up the new single “Aye.” It contains a chanted hook that is made for sports arenas. Meanwhile, Gelo sounds confident on the beat, which is similar to what he has rapped over in the past. We are eager to see what else Gelo cooks up in 2026.

Release Date: March 27, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Aye

I ain’t help myself, bitch, I’m still tweakin’
Bendin’ corners in my two-seater
LaFerrari, it’s for two people
Danny Glover, her head too lethal

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Stop Counting My Poccets – Song by Snoop Dogg

Alexander Cole — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:43:39 +0000

Snoop Dogg is one of hip-hop’s most beloved legends. He is also one of the most famous people in pop culture, period. This year, he is going to be dropping a new album called 10 Till Midnight, and fans are very excited about it. Today, Snoop helped promote the album with a new single, “Stop Counting My Poccets.” This is a short and sweet track that gets to the point. Snoop delivers his famous flow, while we get some solid production, and a catchy hook. It’s nice to see a legend still making dope music all of these years into his career.

Release Date: March 27th, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: 10 Till Midnight

Quotable Lyrics from Stop Counting My Poccets

Yeah, man
So I’m hanging out with this little chicken head, right?
She started telling me about how much money I got

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Kanye West “Bully” Credits: Every Feature And Producer

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:34:23 +0000

Kanye West has been teasing his new album Bully for a long time, and we now finally have it in our hands… Sort of. While it still hasn’t officially come out on digital platforms, Ye held a listening event in Los Angeles last night where he livestreamed the record.

There has also been some controversy around this LP due to Ye’s alleged use of A.I. on the vinyl version, as well as constant delays. With this unofficial YouTube drop, many fans presume we will get an official streaming version later this week. Or maybe we have to wait even longer for an official drop.

Either way, the official credits for Bully reveal some interesting collaborators and supporting roles. Below, you can see all of the features and producers on the tracklist, including Travis Scott, Nine Vicious, Havoc, and more.

Bully Credits

Sisters And Brothers (Prod. by Kanye West and OLYEVNS)
Whatever Works (Prod. by Kanye West)
Father (ft. Travis Scott) (Prod. by Havoc)
All The Love (ft. André Troutman) (Prod. by Kanye West, Quadwoofer, Sheffmade, and Adey)
I Can’t Wait (Prod. by Kanye West, 1SRAEL, and FutureSelf)
Bully (ft. CeeLo Green) (Prod. by Kanye West, 1SRAEL, and The Legendary Traxster)
Mama’s Favorite (ft. Nine Vicious and Ty Dolla $ign) (Prod. by Kanye West)
Punch Drunk (Prod. by Kanye West and North West)
This A Must (ft. Nine Vicious) (Prod. by Kanye West)
Outside (Prod. by Kanye West)
Preacher Man (Prod. by Kanye West)
White Lines (ft. André Troutman) (Prod. by Kanye West, 1SRAEL, and FutureSelf)
Circles (Prod. by Kanye West)
This One Here (Prod. by Kanye West, James Blake, and Dom Maker)
King (Prod. by Kanye West and The Legendary Traxster)
Beauty And The Beast (Prod. by Kanye West)
Damn (Prod. by Kanye West)
Last Breath (Prod. by Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign)
Highs And Lows (Prod. by Kanye West, 1SRAEL, and The Legendary Traxster)
Mission Control (ft. The World Famous Tony Williams) (Prod. by Kanye West, 1SRAEL, and Adey)

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Bully – Album by Kanye West

Alexander Cole — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:24:32 +0000

Kanye West delivered a listening party last night for his new album, Bully. At this time, the project has not made its way to streaming services. However, we do have an unlisted YouTube link on Ye’s YouTube channel. At this time, the album seems to be out of order and unfinished. Regardless, the album is out in the ether to be consumed, and therefore, we present to you, Bully. There are features here from Travis Scott, Nine Vicious, CeeLo Green, and more. Ultimately, this is going to be another polarizing Ye release, and we are excited to get a sense of the discourse in due time.

Release Date: March 27, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Bully

Sisters & Brothers
Whatever Works
Father ft. Travis Scott
All The Love ft. Andre Troutman
I Can’t Wait
Bully ft. CeeLo Green
Mama’s Favorite ft. Nine Vicious
Punch Drunk
This is a Must ft. Nine Vicious
Outside
Preacher Man
White Lines ft. Andre Troutman
Circles
This One Here
King
Beauty & The Beast
Damn
Last Breath
Highs & Lows
Mission Control

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Kanye West Previews ‘Bully’ Album At Los Angeles Listening Party

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:33:57 +0000

Kanye West gave fans a first real look at his long-delayed album Bully during a late-night listening event in Los Angeles. The rapper streamed the session live on YouTube just after midnight on March 26, previewing new music from the project for fans who have been waiting on updates for months. The event had a raw, in-progress feel, with Kanye playing through multiple tracks and giving a glimpse into the album’s direction.

So far, Bully is shaping up to be another collaborative effort. The preview confirmed appearances from Travis Scott and rising artist Nine Vicious, with additional contributors including CeeLo Green, Ty Dolla $ign, and André Troutman.

As expected, the production leaned into a mix of experimental sounds and layered arrangements, continuing the sonic direction Kanye has been exploring in recent years. The overall preview gave fans a sense of the album’s tone. Dark, unpredictable, and collaborative.

The listening party took place at WePlay studios in Inglewood, California.

‘Bully’ Tracklist (LA Listening)

YE

BULLY
(LA LISTENING PARTY)

NINE VICIOUS
TRAVIS SCOTT
CEELO GREEN
TY DOLLA $IGN
ANDRÉ TROUTMAN pic.twitter.com/5fULPPwTUh
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) March 27, 2026

Toward the end of the stream, Kanye shifted gears and revisited older material, including his fan-favorite track “Runaway.” He also played “4 Raws,” by EsDeeKid adding to the unpredictable nature of the session.

The listening party arrives as anticipation around Bully continues to build, with fans closely watching for any official release available on streaming platforms. Earlier, HNHH reported that the album leaked after copies from a recent vinyl pressing made their way online. Fans weren’t feeling it, though due to what many believe were AI-generated vocals across multiple tracks. To be fair, vinyls are usually pressed months ahead of time, which could explain the disconnect.

As always with a Kanye rollout, things can change quickly. But for fans, this was the clearest signal yet that Bully is finally (almost) here.

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Cardi B Brings Out Lil’ Kim And Her Kids For Unforgettable Madison Square Garden Moment

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:07:47 +0000

Cardi B turned her Madison Square Garden show into a full-on moment Wednesday night (March 25), blending family, legacy, and star power all in one set. Performing the first of two sold-out dates on her Little Miss Drama Tour, Cardi made it clear early on this wasn’t going to be a typical show. At one point in the night, she brought her kids on stage, sharing a more personal side of her life with the packed arena. The crowd leaned into the moment, watching Cardi balance superstardom with motherhood in real time.

But she wasn’t done. Midway through the set, Cardi shifted the energy completely by bringing out Brooklyn legend Lil’ Kim. Dressed in a statement look, Kim hit the stage and delivered her iconic verse from Quiet Storm (Remix), instantly sending the Garden into chaos.

Cardi B Brings Out Lil’ Kim

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The moment felt bigger than just a guest appearance. Cardi B, who has long credited Lil’ Kim as one of her inspirations, essentially shared the spotlight with one of the artists who helped pave the way for her. In a city like New York, especially at MSG, that kind of co-sign hits differently.

“Kim looks great! Cardi gave Kim the whole stage before she came up to greet Kim,” one person said. “That’s how you pay homage.”

Fans online were quick to call it one of the standout moments of the tour so far, with clips of the performance spreading across social media within minutes. There have been many iconic moments during the tour including dissing her ex-husband Offset, and standing up against I.C.E.

But between bringing her kids on stage and honoring a rap icon in the same night, Cardi delivered a show that felt both personal and historic at MSG.

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J. Cole Says Roc Nation Helped Him Secure His Masters In New Deal Shift

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:49:02 +0000

J. Cole is opening up about a major business move that’s quietly reshaped his career behind the scenes revealing that he now owns a larger portion of his music after restructuring his deal with Roc Nation. Speaking candidly on Talk With Flee, Cole explained that the shift came after his original recording agreement was converted into a distribution deal. That was a move that allowed him to gain significantly more ownership over his catalog.

“It gave me a much larger chunk of ownership,” Cole said, reflecting on the transition.

According to the Dreamville founder, the decision wasn’t a battle. It was something Roc Nation and JAY-Z supported from the start. In fact, Cole made it clear that the label went above and beyond to make sure he was in a better position long-term.

“Roc Nation did the right thing and overly blessed me,” he added.

The move is especially notable in an era where artists are increasingly vocal about owning their masters and controlling their work. For Cole, who has built a reputation as one of the most intentional and business-savvy artists in hip-hop, the transition feels aligned with the independent-minded approach he’s taken throughout his career.

J. Cole Says Roc Nation Blessed Him

J. Cole reveals that he acquired his masters from Roc Nation earlier because JAY-Z and Roc Nation agreed to switch his record deal to a distribution deal. pic.twitter.com/iNvyboYE5q
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) March 26, 2026

Cole first signed with Roc Nation in 2009, becoming the label’s first artist and helping define its early identity. Over the years, he’s gone on to build Dreamville into a powerhouse of its own, all while maintaining a level of creative control that many artists spend their careers chasing.

By shifting into a distribution model, Cole joins a growing list of artists prioritizing ownership over traditional label structures. It also gives him more flexibility moving forward.

For fans, the music has always come first. But moves like this show just how calculated Cole has been behind the scenes.

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AMPM (Remix) — Song by Luna Elle ft. Foggieraw

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:10:52 +0000

R&B crooner Luna Elle returns with a refined remix of her viral single “AMPM,” this time featuring Foggieraw. Following the original’s 2 million+ streams, the new version expands on its late-night, emotionally charged atmosphere. The track keeps its slow-burning R&B foundation intact, with Luna’s warm vocals anchoring the feeling of constant longing and connection. Foggieraw adds a conversational verse that brings a fresh perspective, complementing the song’s intimate tone without disrupting its mood. The Canadian singer is continuing to build momentum, blending nostalgic R&B influences with modern storytelling as her audience steadily grows.

Release Date: March 27, 2026
Genre: R&B
Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics

I want you in the AM PM
Weekday weekend
All day all night
Don′t turn out the lights

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