Per All Hip-Hop, Wright says the accusations, which have circulated for years, are unsupported and insists he had no role in the September 1996 shooting. He also disputes suggestions that he and Davis shared a longstanding relationship. According to Wright, although he was familiar with Davis’s name during his years in law enforcement, the two did not actually meet until much later, when they encountered one another outside a Southern California grocery store

“He walked up and said, ‘Hey, little Reg, you know who I am?’ And I looked at him and pretty much said, ‘Oh.’ And he introduced himself as Keefe D from Compton Southside, and I laughed. It was funny to me. I asked him, ‘They still allow you to claim Compton knowing that all the allegations and the snitching that he had done?’ He was pretty much talking, running his mouth while he was in jail then,” Wright told TMZ.

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Reggie Wright Jr. Conspiracy Theories

Wright also says he was not present at the MGM Grand on the night Tupac and Death Row founder Marion “Suge” Knight became involved in a confrontation with Orlando Anderson, Davis’s nephew, which has been viewed as a central catalyst to the drive-by shooting. 

The allegations against Wright gained traction through the theories of former LAPD detective Russell Poole, who investigated the case and argued that individuals connected to Death Row may have played a role. Wright points out that, despite the speculation, he has never been charged by law enforcement in connection with Tupac’s death. We will keep you posted on further updates.

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Release Date: August 12, 2026

Genre: Underground Rap

Tracklist for The Beautiful Rebellion

1. Lo Mein
2. Bloodhound
3. Doom (feat. Pz’)
4. Church’s
5. Callin
6. Sk8rokk
7. Loose Tooth
8. Siamese (feat. diamond*)

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Release Date: August 12, 2026

Genre: Robyn Cover

Album: N/A

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Release Date: August 12, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Punch You Down

I don’t need to use a chopper round
I don’t need a blade or a knife
Fuck that shit, I wanna fight
I’ma get your lil’ bitch ass right

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Release Date: August 12, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: ii

Quotable Lyrics from DIFFERENCE

Y’all was out and boofin’, they double’ the wages
Made the point, and then I guard it, like I’m Aaron Davis
Celebrate my wins like holidays that’s very Pagan
Agin’ like it’s fine wine, sippin’ on my downtime

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The two had been keeping this blossoming romance under wraps. It had mostly gone under the radar. However, they are no longer hiding their affections for one another. Instead, they are showcasing their love in one of the most public ways possible.

Of course, Aiko was previously with Big Sean. Their relationship lasted years, although it ended recently as the two began to grow apart. That said, her new relationship with Larry June is garnering numerous reactions online, and it is easy to see why that would be the case.

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Larry June & Jhené Aiko Are Together

Big Sean collaborated with Larry June a few years ago, when June wasn’t as big as he is now. Some fans on social media are now using this to say loyalty doesn’t exist anymore. There seems to be this prevailing notion that because June knows Big Sean artistically, he shouldn’t be dating Aiko at all.

Social Media Reacts

The reactions on social media have been particularly strong this morning, and they likely won’t be stopping anytime soon. Music listeners love weighing in on this kind of stuff, even if it is not their business.

No one actually knows the dynamics between any of these individuals. People don’t know the conversations that are had behind the scenes. With that in mind, it seems foolish to go out and claim that this relationship is a betrayal of any sort.

Regardless, you can find some of the reactions to the news, below.

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Even artists like Soulja Boy and DDG have turned to streaming. Music is not as lucrative as it once was. Fighting for attention on DSPs has become a chore, and there is a lot more potential to flop. However, for someone like Blueface, who is all about the antics, streaming is just the natural progression of his media career.

Recently, he took to social media to reveal his weekly streaming earnings. At the time, he was making $25K per week, which amounts to over $1.2 million per year.

However, in just the span of a few days, Blueface’s streams have taken off, and he is making almost double. His latest video showcases weekly streaming earnings of $45K.

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Blueface Secures The Bag

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These earnings include ads, subscriptions, and partnerships. Fans are flocking to his streams, and it’s resulting in lots of money. It also helps that Kick’s payouts are seemingly a lot more generous than Twitch’s. This is mostly due to Kick looking to incentivize creators to join their platform.

Over the weekend, Blueface went viral on Kick after being pulled over due to an equipment violation. His car was subsequently searched for contraband as one of the people in the car was on probation.

He has also been going on various dates with Chrisean Rock, which has led to further interest in his live broadcasts. Clearly, he has gamed the system, and he won’t be looking back anytime soon.

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Recently, the artist admitted that the album was aided by AI. Overall, this is a big no-no in the world of creative expression. Once you admit to AI usage, fans begin to question your authenticity, as well as your intentions.

On Wednesday, Pitchfork published its review of Tyga’s new album, and it is a doozy. Writer Drew Millard gave $TAFACE a 0/10. As it turns out, this is the first 0 that Pitchfork has given out in 19 years. The last artist to face such a dishonor was Liz Phair.

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Pitchfork Goes Nuclear On Tyga

“The rapper’s slop-pop concept album is smug and complacent and depressing,” Millard wrote. “Its very existence has made the world a worse place.”

Pitchfork has been known to give harsh reviews to specific artists. There are some artists they are more charitable to than others. But that is the case with practically every music publication. Anthony Fantano gets hit with similar criticisms all the time.

What this really demonstrates, however, is that people, especially critics, are fed up with AI. They are also fed up with the cynical gimmicks. 80s revivalism has become a crutch to revive broken careers. It’s hard to take the sound seriously right now, especially in the context of how it is being used.

If you’re an artist who wants to go down the 80s pipeline, you better be sure you come with the best material possible.

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Overall, the debates have run their course. For the most part, it’s silly to even make this a conversation. Drake is going to do what he wants, regardless of what his detractors have to say. Unless you’re chronically online, you probably don’t even realize any of this is happening.

That said, Drake is now back under the microscope, albeit for different reasons. On an episode of Barstool Sports’ Macrodosing, former NFL running back Arian Foster was asked who had the firmest handshake he’s ever experienced. Foster revealed the answer is actually fellow running back Adrian Peterson.

However, the weakest handshake came from none other than Drake. As Foster describes, the handshake was a bit too polished and manufactured.

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Arian Foster Puts Drake On Blast

The strength of a handshake typically comes with various connotations, from confidence to enthusiasm in an interaction. Sometimes, a handshake can catch you by surprise, and you offer something lackluster. Perhaps Drake was just having a bad day that one time.

During the prime of his career from 2010 to 2014, Arian Foster was one of the best running backs in the entire NFL. He rushed for over 1000 yards four times, including a 1600-yard season in 2010. By the age of 30, he was out of the league due to injuries and various other interests.

Now, he gives his commentary on a plethora of subjects on Macrodosing, where he recently got to interview Hunter Biden.

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When announcing the prizes for the contestants, Drake stated that he would buy Pinkchyu whatever she wanted. She subsequently said that she would love a house for her mom. When Drizzy made it clear he wasn’t bluffing, she ran into his arms in appreciation.

On Tuesday, Pinkchyu sat down with TMZ, where she revealed the aftermath of the 20v1. When asked if Drake was actually buying her mom a house, the content creator confirmed the promise is being kept.

Furthermore, Pinkchyu was asked if she and Drake hooked up after the event.

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Pinkchyu Talks Drake 20v1

She made it clear that the two did not do anything of the sort. Instead, they got to chat at an after-party, and that was about it. Both Pinkchyu and Drake were all business about things, and the show was simply for content. It would have been silly to think Drizzy was actually looking for love during that stream.

The fact that Drake is going through with the purchase showcases real charitability on his part. Meanwhile, Pinkchyu revealed that while she helps out her family with her OnlyFans money, she has never seen an opportunity like this before.

She is just happy to be able to help out her family in such a big way. If anything, there is no denying the fact that she will be a Drake fan for life after this whole experience.

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