“Many individuals who were involved have long since passed away, while others have been hard to identify,” the complaint reads. “Yet, one thing is certain: there remain individuals who were involved in Tupac’s murder who, for 30 years, have not been held accountable for their crimes. […] This action seeks to change that.”

The lawsuit also alleges that recent developments have “revealed the existence of a broader, more complex conspiracy to murder Tupac that involved much more than mere retaliation for a prior altercation.”

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Keefe D’s Motion To Toss Evidence

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News of the lawsuit comes just a few months after Keefe D filed a motion to exclude certain evidence from his upcoming trial. The motion cited various items seized from his Nevada home during a nighttime raid in July of 2023. His attorneys alleged that the search was unlawful and that investigators painted a “misleading portrait” of Keefe D in the search warrant application presented to a magistrate judge.

“When officers obtain nighttime authorization through bad faith, courts agree suppression is appropriate,” the motion stated. “Bad faith is evident from the face of the affidavit supporting the search warrant. […] First, the court unwittingly relied on a misleading portrait of Davis as a dangerous drug dealer. When in fact, his drug convictions were [25] years old. He was a [60]-year-old retired cancer survivor that had lived quietly in the same Henderson home for nearly a decade.”

“Second, the court overlooked the case-specific urgency or safety concerns Nevada law requires to justify nighttime searches,” the motion continued. “[It accepted] instead generic safety theories that would apply to virtually any search of any home.”

A judge denied the motion at a court hearing in February.

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At one point in the interview, DaBaby described himself as the best rapper alive. “A thousand percent. A thousand percent. Like you can go back to when I first started… I always say like — and I know a lot of people say they’re the best — but, like, I’m the best motherf**kin’ rapper. Like, I’ve been saying it like, and I you know I often say it when I do my freestyles or whatever,” he said, as caught by XXL. “This is a phrase of mine, and a lot of people are familiar with me saying it, but I definitely do mean it. And you know, it ain’t no of course I feel like everybody should feel like they’re the best, but that’s not — I’m not talking like that — when I say that. Like, I’m better than these ni**as. Like, I really mean that.”

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In making his argument, DaBaby highlighted his versatility as an artist. “I feel like I have the ability to, you know, go anywhere, you know what I mean, musically. Like I can literally do it. Even if we strip everything else away and just go back to being in front of a microphone and putting music on, like I can I can get in there with the best of them,” he said.

Despite the proclamation, DaBaby says he’d still love to collaborate with J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. “And it ain’t no, you know, it’s nothing to be frowned upon or whatever,” he further clarified. “I would love to work with these guys. Like it take me saying that type of s**t and then putting it on display with the music and you know putting it out for those doors to open up for these you know for me to end up in the rooms with these guys and on the records with these guys.”

DaBaby’s “Be More Grateful”

The interview with Apple Music comes after DaBaby released his latest project, Be More Grateful, back in January. In promotion of the album, he’ll be putting on his own music festival on June 13 in North Carolina. In other news, The New York Times named Kendrick Lamar as one of the greatest living American songwriters on Tuesday.

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This has caught the attention of many of his peers. Those who work for ESPN do not dare to criticize Smith. That said, there are plenty of others outside of the network who have no fear in giving Smith their unfiltered takes about him.

For instance, during a conversation with Rich Kleiman, executive Steve Stoute noted how Smith is at a point in his career where journalism doesn’t matter so much anymore. Instead, Smith is more focused on becoming as famous as possible and making as much money as possible.

Smith saw these comments and was not happy about them, so much so that he took to his show on Tuesday to address Stoute. As you will see below, the ESPN pundit did not hold back.

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Stephen A. Smith Responds To Steve Stoute

Smith claims fame was never something he was interested in. Instead, he claims to be someone who is fully motivated by telling the truth. He also admonished Stoute for calling him a clout chaser. In fact, Smith turned it on Stoute, saying that Stoute needs to say Smith’s name in order to gain clicks and traction.

The pundit then shifted his focus to Rich Kleiman, who was in agreement with Smith. Moreover, Smith then noted how he was recently called out by NASCAR driver Joey Logano for saying that race car drivers are not athletes.

Needless to say, Smith is someone who has created quite a few enemies for himself. This has led to a constant stream of beefs that is, quite frankly, exhausting. At some point, fans are going to start tuning out for good.

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He has been a mainstay of the music industry for two whole decades, and it’s about time we take a look at all of his projects and rank them, from worst to best. In this list, we are taking a look at albums, mixtapes, compilations, and playlists. If you are expecting any EPs, you won’t find them here.

Ranking Drake’s albums is a painstaking process. His music is so diverse in sound that there is truly something for everyone. Certain fans want to hear him rap, others want to hear him sing. No one is going to be 100 percent satisfied with our ranking, and that is just fine by us. With that being said, behold HotNewHipHop’s definitive rankings of Drake’s 18 full-length projects.

18. Room For Improvement

It’s strange hearing Drake introduce himself to the world. With an artist as ubiquitous as he has been for the last 20 years, you forget there was a time he had to directly tell listeners he was “from Canada,” as he does on the introduction to his debut mixtape, Room For Improvement. Of course, some listeners already knew him from Degrassi: The Next Generation, but he was still Aubrey Graham at that time. In 2006, Drake was born. 

While there were certainly flashes of the stardom that would emerge from Drake, Room For Improvement lives up to its title. Much of the bloated project is derivative of better rappers from that time. Still, there are highlights: “Come Winter” is solid enough to deserve a place on a stronger Drake album, and Trey Songz’s contribution on “About the Game” makes for a memorable moment as well. Otherwise, Room For Improvement is only notable for the career it would pave the way for.

– Cole Blake

17. Comeback Season

Given that this was Drake’s second project (and a mixtape at that), refinement isn’t expected. But even though this listening experience is with a 20-year-old still finding their sound, there are quite a few enjoyable moments. You could see how his first two albums were inspired by Comeback Season through songs like the title track, “Closer to My Dreams”, “Man of the Year,” among others. Soulful, smooth, and at times hype, you can also see how much of an influence Lil Wayne was on a hungry Drake. Take, for example, the tracks where he’s rapping over already-made beats from the likes of Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco. But the experimentation over them, along with artists such as (No) Malice, North Carolina duo Little Brother, and Dwele, is cool to look back on to see where Drake was pulling his sounds and approaches from.

– Zachary Horvath

16. For All The Dogs

Drake unveiled his eighth studio album, For All The Dogs, in October of 2023. Featuring themes of heartbreak, fame, and ego, it dominated charts in no time, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and racking up record-breaking streaming numbers. It moved an impressive 402K album-equivalent units in its first week, largely thanks to collaborations with the likes of SZA, Yeat, Sexyy Red, and more. The LP is also home to “First Person Shooter,” on which J. Cole reinforced the widespread belief that he, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar are the “big three” of hip-hop. Kendrick ended up challenging this claim on his collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin, “Like That,” marking the start of what would become one of the most-talked-about rap beefs in years.

– Caroline Fisher

15. Dark Lane Demo Tapes

While this compilation ranks as a relative lowlight in the Drake discography, it certainly isn’t for a lack of ambition. Even throwaways and leaked cuts like this still boast big features from Young Thug, Chris Brown, and more, as well as one of his most beloved 2020s songs with “Chicago Freestyle” featuring GIVEON. But for better or worse, Dark Lane Demo Tapes slides by on the strength of its isolated tracks, not so much as a cohesive experience. Still, the moodiness and darkness of many cuts on here keep it feeling tight, paired with aggressive lyrical displays like “War” and more fun, peppy moments like “D4L.” While The Boy would more impressively execute many of these ideas on Certified Lover Boy or Her Loss, this still has some slept-on gems. It’s not a definitive project by any means. Rather, more proof that Drake’s vault will always have some hit potential.

– Gabriel Bras Nevares

14. $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U

Drake dropped off his collaborative album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, just in time for Valentine’s Day in 2025. It served as the hitmaker’s first full-length release since his infamous beef with Kendrick Lamar, and arrived shortly before he toured Australia, Europe, and the UK for the first time in years. Once again, the project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking the 14th album of the Grammy winner’s career to do so. It moved roughly 246K album-equivalent units in its first week and set a major streaming record, earning the most first-day streams for an R&B / Soul album in Apple Music history. The LP leans into Drake’s R&B sensibilities and centers on themes of love, relationships, and success.

– Caroline Fisher

13. Care Package

Hardcore music listeners go nuts for loosies, bonus tracks, and leaks. Sometimes, in the fans’ eyes, these elusive recordings are better than some songs that actually make the official tracklist. But artists like Drake, who churn out hits on a daily basis, have to make some tough decisions when it comes down to sequencing. But luckily, in August 2019, Drizzy decided to surprise his supporters with a whole album’s worth of these cuts on Care Package. Taken from sessions between 2010 and 2016, this 16-track collection is a gem in his discography, as there are some truly iconic songs here. “5 AM in Toronto” has some potent bars that still hit hard to this day. “F*ck your list, everything’s lookin’ gorgeous / Without me, rap is just a bunch of orphans / But if I stay, then this sh*t is a bunch of corpses.” Or there’s songs like “Can I” and “The Motion” that perfectly define Drake’s cold and moody sound. 

– Zachary Horvath

12. Scorpion

Scorpion is a unique entry in Drake’s discography for various reasons. First and foremost, it was his first album following the Pusha T beef, and fans had high hopes. There was this sense that Scorpion would be the event album to end all event albums. A project that could destroy some of the narratives that had followed Drake over the previous three years. In the end, it was a valiant effort, albeit one that turned out to be top-heavy when it came to hits.

The first half of this project has songs like “God’s Plan,” “Nonstop,” “Mob Ties,” “Sandra’s Rose,” and even “I’m Upset.” These are considered classics when it comes to Drake’s lengthy catalog. Unfortunately, despite the presence of “Nice For What” and “In My Feelings” on the second half of the record, there just isn’t enough here for the album to sustain itself. Songs like “Ratchet Happy Birthday” overstay their welcome, while the rest is just kind of boring. And don’t get us started on that Michael Jackson feature. A strong second half, and this easily cracks the Drake album Top 10.

– Alexander Cole

11. Certified Lover Boy

Certified Lover Boy was one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of Drake’s career, and finally arrived in September of 2021 following several months of teasing. With appearances from a long list of frequent collaborators like Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, and more, it topped charts almost instantly. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and moved over 613K album-equivalent units in its first week. It broke multiple records upon its release, too, becoming the biggest single-day opening in both Spotify and Apple Music history and racking up more than 744 million streams within just a week. Themes of love, paranoia, ego, and self-awareness define the LP, which Drake himself has described as a “combination of toxic masculinity and acceptance of truth.”

– Caroline Fisher

10. So Far Gone

For most fans, it all started here. Drake’s indelibly influential 2009 mixtape was a massive moment in the blog era, letting his competition know that studio-quality projects were now an expectation, not just a bonus. He achieved this by not just delivering high production value with big names and samples, but by also by communicating a specific, idiosyncratic musical identity. Drizzy still hadn’t perfected his hip-hop/R&B fusions, but cuts like “Successful,” “Best I Ever Had,” and “Sooner Than Later” are hearteningly earnest beginnings on that journey.

However, what makes So Far Gone even more special in retrospect is how explicitly these fusions favor one style more than the other. Rather than the melds and half-and-half approaches of later LPs, there’s more significant contrast between tracks like “Ignant S**t” and “Brand New.” This mixtape also contains some of the 6ix God’s best early lyrical displays, such as the intro “Lust For Life” and “The Calm.” His confidence may not have had the scale to back it up back then, but it wouldn’t take long. 

– Gabriel Bras Nevares

9. Her Loss

Amid a turbulent rollout with fake performances, media appearances, and more to mock, Drake and 21 Savage both leveled up in their careers with the release of Her Loss in 2022. While this was more obvious for Savage despite his relatively brief appearances, Drizzy still took this opportunity to learn from the current meta and revamp his menacing, powerful, and confident persona. Whether it’s teaming up with Lil Yachty all over this LP, complementing 21’s darker approach, or even experimenting with other aesthetics, he did a lot to prove doubters wrong following the house-centric Honestly, Nevermind.

However, Her Loss’ true strength is still in its simplicity and lack of pretensions. There’s not much in the way of Drake and 21 Savage’s compelling trade-offs on “Broke Boys,” “Privileged Rappers,” and “Treacherous Twins”: just solid beats, luxury, lust, and a lot of subliminals. Even though it’s not a surprising record from these artists, it was still a welcome exercise in swagger. The bravado and untouchable mentality on display is a cornerstone of Drake’s 2020s run in music.

– Gabriel Bras Nevares

8. Honestly, Nevermind

Honestly, Nevermind was always a bit of a sleeper pick to make the top 10, and quite frankly, if it was up to some of us, this would make its way into the top five. Back in 2022, there was certainly a bit of Drake fatigue making its way throughout the music industry. Certified Lover Boy was fine, but the artist was becoming devoid of risk. The formula was running dry, and the fans wanted to hear something a little different. Thankfully, Honestly, Nevermind was Drake’s remedy to that problem.

This is a house album. Not exactly what you would expect from Drake. It was a huge risk at the time, and following the album’s release, some were calling this Drake’s worst album to date. These knee-jerk reactions couldn’t have been more incorrect. Quite frankly, this is Drake’s most fun project. If he continued down this lane, perhaps we would be having different conversations about the artist. Regardless, songs like “Massive” and “Sticky” are critical to Drizzy’s modern discography. Drake’s music hasn’t been fun in a very long time, aside from flourishes here and there like “Nokia.” At least with Honestly, Nevermind, it reminded us that the biggest artist in the world is allowed to let loose sometimes.

– Alexander Cole

7. What A Time To Be Alive

What A Time To Be Alive was the beginning of contemporary hip-hop’s obsession with the collab album. Following the release of Drake and Future’s 2015 hit-filled album, we got projects like Without Warning, Super Slimey, Pluto x Baby Pluto, and even Huncho Jack Jack Huncho. While these projects were good, none have the aura that WATTBA has. It’s a project that fans were not expecting, and with Drake and Future at the peak of their powers, it felt like the entire music industry was going to stand still while these two ran the game.

The album certainly has its critics, with some claiming that the chemistry isn’t always there. However, if one thing is for certain, it is that the hits are here. “Jumpman,” “Digital Dash,” “Big Rings,” and “Live From The Gutter” are some of the best songs in the Drake and Future library. Its placement is high on our list, mainly because of Drake’s performances on the album. There is no denying that Drake was the better artist on this album, even if you’re an unabashed Future fan. One man dominates the tracklist, and it’s what makes What A Time To Be Alive so deserving of seventh place on this ranking.

– Alexander Cole

6. Thank Me Later

In June of 2010, Drake delivered his debut studio album, Thank Me Later. The LP was quick to become a fan favorite. It boasted boased features from a variety of major players like Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Jeezy, and Nicki Minaj. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, moving an impressive 447K album-equivalent units in its first week. Furthermore, the project also won Favorite Hip-Hop / Rap Album at the 2010 American Music Awards. It even helped Drake earn the title of Best Male Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Awards, among other accolades. It even secured a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 53rd annual Grammys the following year. However, the award ultimately went to Eminem’s Recovery. The album solidified the Toronto rapper’s position as a force to be taken seriously in hip-hop, showcasing his lyrical abilities and signature melodic flow. It’s since been certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

– Caroline Fisher

5. More Life

Drake’s 2017 “playlist,” simply titled More Life, is the perfect album to kick off our Top 5. In 2017, the artist was fresh off Views. An album that carried some of the most ridiculous discourse of Drake’s career. There was this sense that the artist wasn’t inspired anymore. That he had accomplished everything already, and that his lack of hunger was showing. Given Drake’s recent output, this now 10-year-old narrative certainly looks ridiculous. Even more so when you consider what an epic achievement More Life was from top to bottom.

This is an album with a massive array of hits. From “Glow” to “Fake Love” to “Passionfruit” to “Portland” to “Gyalchester,” you’d be hard-pressed to find a Drake album with more bangers. This is an album in which Drake merged numerous sounds with ease. He did so all while bringing forth some of the biggest artists in rap. Quavo, Travis Scott, Young Thug, and Kanye West have some of the best performances on the album. This helped Drake put together one of his most inspired offerings yet. It’s hard to imagine a world without an album like More Life.

– Alexander Cole

4. Views

Three years after Nothing Was the Same, Drake took fans to the top of the CN Tower in Toronto to put them in the shoes of his hometown’s biggest star. Having just issued a warning for “you boys in the new Toronto” on “Summer Sixteen,” Drake used his fourth studio album, Views, to celebrate the city that moulded him and assert his dominance over it.

Drake’s personality shines with songs like “Child’s Play,” where he raps about fighting with a girlfriend at The Cheesecake Factory and taking his Bugatti to pick up tampons. Humor and extravagance mask deeper self-criticism. It’s no surprise he would host an episode of Saturday Night Live just weeks after the album’s release.

While the project often remains thematically similar to Drake’s previous work, he maintains interest by exploring plenty of new sounds. This marks his first major foray into Jamaican dancehall music, a direction he foreshadowed on three of his singles from Views: “One Dance,” “Controlla,” and “Too Good.”

– Cole Blake

3. If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late

If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late is the bane of any hip-hop Drake hater. None of it should work as well as it does. The ghostwriting allegations surrounding this 2015 mixtape, the tough talk, the relative lack of romance, and the significant shift away from the Nothing Was The Same era are all narratives against the Toronto superstar that question his rap credentials. As such, this tape is a mastery of execution and a masterclass in confidence. Drizzy went harder, not more nuanced or apologetic, and it makes for the most consistently thrilling and invigorating piece in his catalog.

“No Tellin’” embodies this tape’s cold and menacing tone, “Jungle” keeps the soul alive for more lovelorn listeners, and “6PM In New York” proves Drake’s pen did not lose its sharpness when it added some more braggadocio. He avoided corny lines in favor of sharp and combative lyricism, fully embracing the legend status his career crystallized. If You’re Reading This is also arguably the most definitive full-length in Drizzy’s career when it comes to “the Toronto sound,” crafting endlessly evocative instrumentals with stark, frigid bite. It’s Drake playing the villain with surgical precision, refusing to turn superstardom into compliant stagnation.

– Gabriel Bras Nevares

2. Take Care

Despite Drake’s debut studio album, Thank Me Later, being an immediate hit, it wasn’t until his sophomore effort, Take Care, that he mastered the sound that would come to define his career. Encouraged by the response to his vulnerability on earlier records, he took his emotional candor to new levels in 2011, embracing a rare degree of romantic introspection for hip-hop at the time. Whether it’s drunkenly calling up an ex on the iconic “Marvin’s Room” or using the title track to sing alongside Rihanna, with whom he had a fling in real life, Drake was already expressing a rawness that few artists sustain across an entire project.

Take Care also introduced Drake’s complicated perspective on fame, which would echo throughout the rest of his discography. “They say more money, more problems, don’t believe it,” he raps on the closing track, “The Ride.” The lyric is juxtaposed with the cover art, which depicts a dejected Drake staring into a golden chalice. 

Overall, Take Care remains one of the most important releases of the 2010s, bringing emotional honesty to the forefront of hip-hop. It’s loaded with many of his best hits as well and features an all-star team of collaborators, including The Weeknd, Rihanna, Birdman, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Stevie Wonder, Lil Wayne, André 3000, and even Kendrick Lamar.

– Cole Blake

1. Nothing Was The Same

It was an incredibly tight race for what Drake’s best project ever is. The ones in our top three we feel are the consensus best trio of albums he has to offer. But ultimately, we could only pick one and we landed on his third studio LP, Nothing Was the Same. One reason is how tight and intentional it sounds. From seamless transitions to themes of how success can also cause worry and uncertainty, Drake really catapulted himself into solidified superstardom with the execution on his end. Production across the board is pretty damn flawless as far as it pertains to albums of his, too. He and Noah “40” Shebib are on the same wavelength, and that also applies to the other talents behind the boards, such as Boi-1da, Dahi, Nineteen85, Detail, etc. Taking this record over the top is the sheer number of hits. “Tuscan Leather,” “Furthest Thing,” Started From the Bottom,” “Worst Behavior,” “From Time…” you get the point. It’s a timeless album and rightfully deserves the number one spot on our list.

– Zachary Horvath

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In one clip of the conversation, Hill gets heated and brings up Budden’s past comments on the relationship. “You sat here three months ago when we were talking about Megan, and I said this sh*t was moving too fast because nobody falls in love that quick, and you were the first n***a to say, ‘I fall in love that quick. I move a minute in 24 hours, I fall in love fast, I’m a lovebomber.’ You said all that sh*t, and what I’m saying is he could be doing the same rich sh*t that you just did,” he remarks. “Shut the f*ck up and listen for a second, what I’m saying is, he might’ve done the same sh*t that your dumbass used to do. Now, all of a sudden, you don’t know what lovebombing is, you don’t know what it’s like to be smitten in 24 hours.”

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Megan Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson’s Breakup

From there, Hill further explained the responsibility he believes Thompson had to recognize his own feelings and end the relationship. “Yes, he might’ve fallen out of love fast. I’m with you. But, what I’m saying is, you’ve got a responsibility to say something and do something about that,” he said. “When you’re 37 years old, and you’re an assassin, at some point, you gotta take some accountability for that. I used to show up, I used to be present, I used to do all the nice guy sh*t, all the boyfriend sh*t, but I never told them that I was they dude. I never said, ‘I love you.’ But, I made it seem that way. And, I knew what she thought. At some point, you know… What I’m saying is, the first time you do that sh*t, fine, the fifth time you do that sh*t, fine, but at our big age, we know that if we have money, we show love and presence, we f*ck them, we stay in the same house for months at a time, we know what they’re going to expect.”

He ended by admitting that Megan deserves some blame for being naive, but so does Thompson. “At some point, we can’t act like we don’t. Now, she should know that too. That’s the naive part, but that don’t let us off the hook,” he said.

In the wake of their split, Megan Thee Stallion ended up dropping her role in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. Thompson has yet to comment on the situation.

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For obvious reasons, the ice sculpture attracted a lot of attention. Countless fans showed up to it in hopes of catching a glimpse. Local police even had to block it off temporarily because one group took things too far and built a campfire on top of it.

The situation made plenty of headlines, and according to a post by @hotfreestyle on Instagram, people are taking notes. In the days since Drake’s viral sculpture was erected, several major brands like Chiquita, Coors Light, Chipotle, Laneige, KFC, and even the NFL’s New York Giants have shared posts featuring their own sculptures inspired by it. Their sculptures don’t appear to be real, but it’s the thought that counts.

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Drake’s ICEMAN Rollout

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It looks like Drake isn’t just changing the game with his ICEMAN sculpture, either. His frequent collaborator Gordo also recently took to social media to tease what’s to come, and he set the bar high. “What he’s [Drake] about to do is completely unheard of in music… like nothing we’ve ever seen before. The world isn’t ready for this,” he declared. Needless to say, supporters are more eager than ever to hear what Drizzy has up his sleeve.

Drake’s ICEMAN rollout has earned some serious praise from his industry peers. During a recent episode of his Brilliant Idiots podcast with Andrew Schulz, for example, Charlamagne Tha God commended him for his efforts.

“Listen, I love it,” the internet personality explained at the time. “The reason I love it is because nobody does rollouts anymore. Everybody thinks they’re f***ing Beyoncé from ten years ago and they can just drop, drop, drop. Nah, do a motherf***ing rollout.”

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When Drake lost the beef two years ago, the media was hyper-critical of his every move thereafter. His fans stood by his side and were quick to point out the media’s hypocrisy or perceived slights. With ICEMAN coming out, the media is showcasing some enthusiasm towards the album. In some circles, it appears as though media members have done a 180 on Drake. Almost in some sort of cynical ploy to get on the artist’s good side.

DJ Akademiks is calling this out. On his stream last night, Akademiks pointed out how the media members who tore Drake down two years ago are the same ones anticipating ICEMAN. In his view, this is all disingenuous and shows how desperate hip-hop media is for Drake’s success.

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DJ Akademiks On The Media Switch-Up

Akademiks describes it as the media hedging its bets. It is an interesting way to describe the situation, although one must wonder if that is truly what is going on here. Whatever the case may be, it is very clear to us that hip-hop needs an album to top the charts, while also delivering some top 10 singles.

While hip-hop has had some big releases this year, the singles have mostly failed to top the charts. Every single week, it feels like only a few hip-hop tracks are in the Top 100. Meanwhile, none of them have been able to crack the top 10. When they do, they do not stay there for very long.

Drake is one of the few artists who can change this. He is known for being a hitmaker, and there is a good chance that he can restore the feeling with ICEMAN.

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“Quick update on the Pooh Shiesty case… I will be withdrawing from the case,” he announced in a video on social media. “No implications for withdrawing from the case, I still think he has a great case. I think there are a lot of holes in it. I think the government has a lot of explaining to do on the case.”

From there, he brought up two lawyers who will be substituting in for him, describing them as “fantastic.” “I think it’s one of those cases where, once you start really screwing down on the information and the facts, I think a lot is going to be coming out that will be beneficial to the defense. I think they’re going to do a great job, and I look forward to seeing how the case winds up,” he concluded.

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Pooh Shiesty’s Arrest

Authorities originally arrested Pooh Shiesty in early April, alongside his father and several other co-conspirators. They accused the group of organizing a “coordinated takeover” of a Dallas music studio on January 10, 2026. There, they allegedly forced Gucci to release Shiesty from a contract with 1017 Records.

Shiesty is currently remaining behind bars as a judge denied his bond request shortly after the arrest. There’s still no trial date on the docket, but he’ll return to the courtroom for another hearing in May.

Gucci made his first public appearance since the arrest to perform at the halftime show of the UFL Birmingham Stallions’ home opener, earlier this month. At the event, fans yelled out “rat,” as seen in a viral video on social media. Wack 100 also made headlines, earlier this week, for theorizing that Shiesty’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., will end up cooperating with authorities. He explained his reasoning during an interview with VladTV.

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Eventually, Hay alleges that he ended up alone in a room with Diddy, who proceeded to watch pornography on his phone and masturbate on one of Biggie’s shirts. When he was done, he allegedly laughed and threw the shirt at Hay. The lawsuit also mentions a separate 2005 incident, during which Diddy allegedly tried to force him into oral sex.

Now, Diddy has fired back. TMZ reports that the mogul recently filed a response to Hay’s lawsuit, denying every single one of his allegations. Moreover, he alleges that Hay consented to the alleged conduct, and even “welcomed” it.

He wants the lawsuit tossed entirely.

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Diddy’s Prison Release Date

News of Diddy’s latest legal defense comes nearly a year after he was found guilty of two counts of transportation for the purpose of prostitution. He was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges, and ultimately sentenced to 50 months behind bars.

At the time of writing, Diddy is expected to get out of prison on April 15, 2028. Once he does, he’ll face a mandatory five-year period of supervised release. He’s serving his time at The Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, a low-security institution in New Jersey.

Diddy is facing several additional lawsuits, including a $30 million complaint by producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr. Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sexual assault, harassment, drugging, and more. Diddy denies the allegations, and earlier this month, it was reported that his legal team is preparing counterclaims. They’re citing “recent conduct and facts that have emerged,” though more specific details have yet to be revealed.

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It was alleged that he dismembered Celeste’s body and left it decomposing in his Tesla. Overall, this is an extremely harrowing story. Especially when you consider how the girl was only 14 years old when she died. It has since been alleged that D4vd even had child sexual abuse material on his devices, adding a whole new layer of depravity to the situation.

With D4vd locked up, many of his old comments are under scrutiny. Things he said in the past are coming back to bite him. For instance, a video is now circulating of the artist discussing his mental health and the ways in which he would prefer to die.

At the end of the video, he notes that the electric chair would probably be the best way for him to go out. It is a bold proclamation, and one that is now raising eyebrows, given his current predicament.

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D4vd Talks About The Electric Chair

As it stands, D4vd is, in fact, eligible for the death penalty. If he does receive the death penalty upon potential conviction, then he would be the first in California to receive such a penalty since 2006.

His case is one that is unique, given the alleged depravity involved. The details of the case are gruesome and almost feel as though they were plucked from a true crime series. It’s the type of story that has left people with a visceral reaction.

You cannot help but feel for Celeste Rivas’ family during this time. As for D4vd, his career and life as we know it are over. His record deal is gone, his fans have turned on him, and he must now go through a grueling trial process that could very well determine whether or not he lives or dies.

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