NLE recently gave a freestyle on Power 106 Los Angeles which included some bars about someone pillow-talking. In a subsequent Instagram Story post, the Memphis MC made it clear those bars were aimed at Shiesty.

“@poohshiesty showed way too much love to you for you to be pillow talking on my name TO A FEMALE,” he wrote, as caught by DJ Akademiks on Instagram. “Imma show you how to be direct homie. Free you tho tell [Big] 30 hit me up.”

Pooh had said, “On God, that n***a gay,” and laughed at Choppa in the alleged leaked call. NLE Choppa’s shown love to Pooh Shiesty before, so this came as a surprise to him. In an IG post caught by XXL on Instagram, Choppa called Shiesty out again and claimed he and YB have copied his style over the years.

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NLE Choppa Calls Out Pooh Shiesty

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“IM HYMM, The one they wanna be, the one they copy,” he wrote. “N***as ain’t have a Momager & Popager til I came on the scene. Shiesty That Chain Look real close to mine, YB ran off my camo aesthetic after I sent it to em. I’m the reason these boys of this generation wanna own they masters. ‘I wanna NLE CHOPPA DEAL.’ 16 I was 10Ms up first car was a Cullinan truck while yall was riding hemis & scats nshii man do yo homework on my influence. I can write a book about it but that’s enough ego. Pleaseeeee don’t copy my Wick Locs PLEASE. YB already ran off with my locs style. I had to switch it up this go round. All love though just shedding light on my influence.”

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NLE Choppa’s dynamic with Pooh Shiesty is particularly interesting because the mother of Choppa’s child, Marissa Da’Nae, is allegedly expecting a child with Shiesty. But this hasn’t seen any official confirmation at press time.

As for NLE Choppa’s beef with NBA YoungBoy, the two used to be collaborators before their dynamic went sour in recent years. We’ll see if there are any responses here or if this call-out goes by without a peep out of its targets.

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As caught by Livebitez on Instagram, the coparents got into a heated argument at a restaurant during a livestream. The rapper was trying to get the boxer to end her stream, and she said he had to calm down. “I done let you play around all day,” Blue remarked, saying she socked him in the face earlier in the day. He then told her to get out and go home, telling her, “The door is that way. No h*e is bigger than the program. Sayonara. We had a good time. I’ll see you next time.”

In a clip from later in the day, Blueface scolded Chrisean Rock for reciprocating the money he spent on her in ways he found insufficient or inappropriate. Chrisean teased him for crying, saying she appreciated his expenses and that he acts like he has a vagina. Blue and his driver then drove off, leaving her on the street.

“I’ll see you later… Manly-a** b***h,” the California MC remarked. “B***h is a grown-a** man.”

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As caught by keeno on Twitter, Chrisean called him after he drove off, and he claimed she has a “plot” while she denied that notion. Blue said Rock has “bad customer service” and said she was “dismissed.” She apologized and said she has no ill intent. But the situation devolved into more insults from one to the other.

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Chrisean Rock & Blueface’s Relationship

For those unaware, Chrisean Rock’s dynamic with Blueface is under fire from his pregnant partner, Nevaeh Akira. She recently called Rock a “baby disabler” and has recently clashed with Blue for his time spent with Chrisean.

Blue and Rock have been together since around 2020. Most of their time in the public eye consists of relationship drama and family conflicts, whether it’s over Chrisean Jr.’s parentage or the lyricist’s other partners. At this point, fans wouldn’t be surprised if they pop out tonight like nothing happened.

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Budden debated about this with his cohosts on his self-titled podcast. During their most recent episode, they talked about a potential new Jay-Z album and other things fans expect from this era.

Marc Lamont Hill was talking about Jay’s commercial dominance before Joe chimed in. “Drake, bait him. Come on. Let’s have some fun,” he remarked, as caught by CY Chels on Twitter. “Get him… It’s fake tug of war where the other team give a strong tug in the front. But now it’s a little tussle. No clear winner yet. You want to show n***as you tough?”

The Slaughterhouse MC referenced Drake’s “pen isn’t dry” comments during his recent livestream, positing it was against Rick Ross. However, he said the Hov album rumors indicate the comments are more about being ready to rap at any moment.

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Jay-Z & Drake’s Beef

“If you want to get to talking tough about ‘the pen isn’t dry,’ take the bait,” Budden added. “Jump out there… Fire on that senior citizen. Kendrick [Lamar] and Drake was years ago. Now, let’s turn it up. Get him out that cubby hole… Enough of that ‘wrong chart, champ.’ Who the f**k he think he talking to, Aubrey? […] We barking at h*es. Let’s bark at some n***as, too…”

Ice brought up Drake’s previous shots at Jay-Z and how there’s a lot of history here, but Joe thinks they mostly ran in circles around each other. “Swing. A real swing. Throw a punch,” he added. The JBP asked for “the hardest beat we’ve ever heard in our life” on a new timestamp track dissing Jay.

Then, the cohosts debated about whether or not other rappers would salute Drizzy’s efforts. But some believe it would be impossible to “kill” Hov. We’ll have to wait to find out what goes down…

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: R&B

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from #nohardfeelings

And what would be the difference if you would change?
It wasn’t just the distance that lost your smile,
And I know,
That you can’t find this loving elsewhere

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Wanna Go

Real from the get-go, s**t, I’m as real as it gets, h*e,
All of my DMs talking about, “Hey, sis, where did you get those?”
Watching my page, waiting to see what a b***h got,
I just be like, “B***h, stop, keep shopping on TikTok”

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: The Godbody (expected September 18)

Quotable Lyrics from Goin Down

Dogg Pound, Wu-Tang, chitty-chitty, bang-bang
Oxtail, vegan chicken wing, tt’s a gangster thing,
I got the shovel, come out the huffel,
‘Fore the trouble over bubble

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist of HITStory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word

1. INTRO SKIT
2. SUCCESS IS A DIRTY WORD
3. CLASH
4. DO IT (with Quavo)
5. FRIDAY (with Dom Kennedy)
6. S&V (with Jazze Pha)
7. FRANCHISE BOY
8. CAN’T IGNORE IT
9. NATIONAL TV
10. HIGH SPEED CHASE
11. AMERICAN PIE
12. TALK NICE TO ME
13. LOVE STORY
14. NEW MONEY
15. STITCHED LIP (with Chase N. Chase and Johnathan Hulett
16. DOIN’ A LOOK (with Ty Dolla $ign and Ab-Soul)
17. WATCH IT COME TRUE (with James Fauntleroy)

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According to an exclusive AllHipHop report from Grouchy Greg Watkins, federal prosecutors asked Judge Michael Fitzgerald to seal their witness list after a Thursday (August 13) hearing. This follows reports caught by No Jumper on Instagram about prosecutors indicating they have 35 witnesses ready to testify in the case, with 20 of these reportedly being key to the trial.

Also, this follows the revelation that some of Lil Durk’s music will be evidence in this proceeding. This includes the “Piss Me Off” song and music video, as well as lyrics from “Back Again,” “Still Trappin’,” and “Redman.”

As for the seal request, prosecutors reportedly didn’t name any witnesses or offer a safety explanation, simply asking for a seal “until further order of the Court.” We will see if Judge Fitzgerald agrees or reveals the witness list sooner.

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How Long Could Lil Durk Be In Jail?

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The reason why prosecutors want to seal the witness list before trial is because of threats that emerged against judges and the court ever since the Chicago rapper’s 2024 arrest. These include threatening voicemails and public statements. Amid defense lawyers rejecting accusations that Durk threatens or endangers witnesses, investigators found no connection between him and these threats.

“Evidence collected in this case also shows defendant has allegedly placed monetary bounties to solicit other murders, including a family member of a witness,” prosecutors reportedly alleged. “Defendant’s modus operandi is clear: he will use his power, his money, his influence, and any pretrial release to endanger anyone who he perceives as a threat, including witnesses in this case.”

If convicted, Smurk could face life in federal prison. More recently, conflicting reports emerged about cellphone evidence being used in trial, as it’s unclear if investigators were able to find the information they sought. Also, it seems like the court rejected prosecutors’ request for a gag order in this case.

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But we kicked things off with a New Music Friday roundup. Aron highlighted the new Nipsey Hussle album Prolific with Bino Rideaux, Quavo and Pharrell’s song “Trance,” and Busta Rhymes and J Dilla’s song “Talk Ya S**t” featuring Lil Wayne, which is from Busta and Dilla’s upcoming album. All great picks, along with Open Mike Eagle’s DOOMED! album with Kenny Segal, Denzel Curry and Kenneth Blume coming back with the Yebba-assisted “DIFFERENCE” single for UNLOCKED II, and Erykah Badu and The Alchemist previewing their album with “Witch Doctor.”

Then, Aron and I discussed Kanye West’s recent concerts, highlighting the nostalgic tracklist and how measured and collected Ye seems to be. Even without onstage rants and other bigotries, though, we predicted he will have to be more proactive and intentional with righting his controversial wrongs rather than just letting them mull over in silence.

Next, we debated about Drake’s recent livestream and whether or not it’s a bad look for his legacy. The short answer? Nope. He’s one of the few artists who can do this without missing a beat, and Aron and I compared it to other streamers in hip-hop. All in all, Drizzy represents the attention-driven streaming game better than most, and we found it to be a fun display that shows why many rappers might look at streaming as a better alternative income-wise.

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HNHH Live

In addition, Aron and I told our hip-hop origin stories for the art form’s 53rd birthday. How we got into the genres represents not just how interconnected the history is, but how different origin stories can look for all fans. We emphasized the importance of building community in hip-hop, supporting local scenes, and taking bits from all eras to highlight how special the album is.

Also, Aron and I looked at some new or updated Complex lists for this anniversary, namely, their 100 Hottest Rappers and 100 Best Beats Of All Time. The lists were unsurprising, although we were disappointed in the lack of more varied production and eras on the latter list. As for the rapper ranking, we didn’t expect folks like A$AP Rocky and Ye to rank relatively low.

Later on, we spoke about the new Megan Thee Stallion interview on Michelle Obama’s podcast, as well as NBA YoungBoy’s recent revelations with Funny Marco. Aron highlighted YB’s surprising pivot away from music, praising his commitment to his health and his ability to cater to a specific fanbase. As for Megan, I found her reflections on personal passion turning into scrutinized fame very compelling, and we are very excited for whatever ACT III holds.

Finally, we covered some hip-hop anniversaries this week, such as Nicki Minaj’s Queen album and her collab with Megan Thee Stallion and Ty Dolla $ign, “Hot Girl Summer.” Other favorites of ours included Rae Sremmurd’s SremmLife 2 and, of course, Biggie Smalls’ iconic “Juicy.”

Check back in with us next week for another HNHH livestream and make sure to rate songs and albums on the website.

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“10 years later, after everything we’ve been through, somehow it all still comes back to love,” Ray captioned a picture of Princess on the social media platform. “No matter what happened, what was said, what people saw or what anybody thinks they know about us, we know what’s real. Through the good times and the hard ones, we’ve stayed connected. And I think somewhere along the way we learned how to love each other without conditions. I’m grateful I can still talk to you, be your friend, stand beside you and protect the family we created. And whatever worries life brings your way, I’ll always work harder to make better. I told you I don’t wanna get a divorce! We will get it right – Happy 10 years @princesslove.”

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Ray J & Princess Love’s Marriage

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For those unaware, Ray J and Princess Love’s multiple divorce filings over the years have been the most recent flare-ups in a decade-plus-long saga. The two met in 2013, starred together on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, tied the knot in 2016, and had two children together.

However, their relationship issues became public spectacles more significantly in 2020, the year in which Princess filed for divorce for the first time. In 2024, she filed for a fourth time. In a post about the split, Love emphasized their commitment to coparenting and defending a healthy family dynamic.

But their relationship also experienced strain and controversy in other ways that go beyond court filings. Authorities arrested Ray J for allegedly pulling a gun on Princess Love last year. He claimed she tried to take their kids away from him, and she accused him of being an abuser.

The singer’s health problems made Princess change her protective order stemming from this incident so he can see their kids. We will see if this builds up to a reconciliation, whether as partners or as friends.

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