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TEACH YOU HOW TO LUH ME — Song by YG & Ty Dolla $ign

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:34:00 +0000

YG and Ty Dolla $ign link back up on “TEACH YOU HOW TO LUH ME,” and it leans fully into their West Coast chemistry. The track feels instantly familiar, pulling from the bounce and rhythm of “Teach Me How to Dougie,” which gives it that nostalgic, feel-good energy. But underneath that, there’s a clear narrative. Both artists are coming off situations where love had them looking a little crazy, and now they’re setting the tone moving forward.

YG gets specific with it, even throwing in lines about what he likes in a relationship, like back rubs. He keeps things playful but direct. Ty balances it out with smooth vocals that keep the record easy to listen to. It’s light, catchy, and very intentional. Nothing overcomplicated, just them doing what works.

Release Date: April 3, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics

Had me out here looking crazy
I guess I gotta teach you how to love me

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600 Racks — Song by Meek Mill

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:09:00 +0000

Meek Mill comes through with new track “600 Racks.” It’s a track that leans into his core formula. Hunger, money talk, and proving people wrong. Lyrically, Meek is in his bag here, reflecting on leveling up financially while still keeping that same urgency that built his career. He mixes flex-heavy bars with reminders of the hardships he came from, making it feel less like straight bragging and more like earned confidence. The delivery is sharp and aggressive, riding a hard-hitting beat that keeps the energy up throughout. It’s not experimental, it’s intentional. Meek sounds focused.

At this point in his career, songs like this feel less about reinvention and more about reinforcing his position. He knows what works, and “600 Racks” sticks right to it.

Release Date: April 3, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics

I call Kim K, get her some SKIMS, yeah
Boss s**t, ni***s thinkin’ I lost it
Made it out of my hardships

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Shame (Remix) – Song by Honey Bxby ft. Queen Naija & BunnaB

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:52:00 +0000

Honey Bxby turns up the energy on “Shame (Remix),” bringing in Queen Naija and rising Atlanta artist BunnaB for a confident, playful rework. The remix keeps the original’s flirty tone but levels it up with new perspectives. Queen Naija slides in with smooth vocals and sharp honesty, while BunnaB adds a bold Southern edge that rounds the record out. Together, they shift “Shame” into a bossed-up anthem that feels effortless and self-assured.

It’s fun, catchy, and clearly built for repeat listens. Especially with the latest visual that just dropped, it matches the track’s carefree, high-energy vibe. The video, shot in Atlanta, captures the trio enjoying the city’s energy, pairing fast cars with high-spirited moments.

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

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SAME DIFFERENCE — Album by Swae Lee

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:21:00 +0000

Swae Lee officially steps out on his own with SAME DIFFERENCE, his first true solo album after years of success with Rae Sremmurd. While he technically dropped Swaecation as part of the SR3MM triple album back in 2018, this feels like his first real solo statement. The project arrives after a bit of a drought and follows recent momentum, including new music with Mike WiLL Made-It and an upcoming solo set at Coachella. Sonically, Swae sticks to what works on this project. His melodic, floaty vocals over vibe-heavy production, with just enough range to keep things interesting.

Features from artists like Jhené Aiko, French Montana, and Slim Jxmmi help round it out, while the focus stays on replay value and hooks.

Release Date: April 3, 2026
Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop
Album: Same Difference

Tracklist For Same Difference

TOMATO / TOMÁTO (SAME DIFFERENCE)
NO CALL NO SHOW (feat. NAV)
EVERYONE WANTS
THE GOSPEL
MURAL (feat. Jhené Aiko)
SIDE EYE
E OFF EMOTION
SUITCASE (feat. French Montana)
DON’T EVEN CALL (feat. Rich The Kid)
FLAMMABLE
FAV / ANNA
SNEAKIER
RAISING AWARENESS
WORKING REMOTE (feat. Slim Jxmmi)
VIOLET

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LOL: SL*TTY BASS – Album by Tory Lanez

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +0000

Tory Lanez closes out a unique chapter with LOL: SL*TTY BASS, the final installment in the run of music he’s been releasing from prison. The project holds extra weight, as it’s reportedly the last full album he recorded while behind bars.

Even from prison, Tory has stayed unusually active with the rollout. For example, he’s dropped multiple commercials and even directing visuals remotely, including collaborations with streamers like Neon and Adin Ross. The consistency hasn’t gone unnoticed, with fans pointing out how much he’s been able to execute despite the circumstances.

Sonically, the album leans into high-energy, bass-heavy production, built for quick impact and replay value. It’s chaotic at times, but that feels intentional.

At this point, the music is only part of the story. The rollout itself has become just as much of the conversation.

Release Date: April 3, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Album: LOL: SL*TTY BASS

Tracklist For Sl*TTY BASS

S.L.I.D.E
Bulma’s Patience
Aggression From Saturn
Planet Bass / NBLYB
WongTong Soup
Pink Material
Keyz To Vampa
The Hate of Friends
S.M.O
Janne’s Cotton Candy
Krillin’s Fumble
Fyne Shit Paradise
“Nobody” Land
Best Birthday Ever
Party 4 Martians

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Distracted – Album by Thundercat

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:50:00 +0000

Thundercat returns with Distracted, his fifth studio album and first full-length release since 2020’s It Is What It Is. The project builds on everything he’s known for. He blends funk, jazz, and R&B while leaning deeper into themes of modern life and emotional burnout. Lyrically, Distracted explores the blurred line between reality and the internet, touching on distraction. More specifically, overstimulation, loneliness, and trying to stay grounded. Even with heavier themes, Thundercat keeps his signature lightness intact, balancing introspection with humor and warmth. At this point, Thundercat isn’t chasing anything. He’s just refining a lane that’s fully his.

Also, the feature list is pretty impressive. Guest appearances include Lil Yachty, Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky, WILLOW, The Lemon Twigs, Flying Lotus, Channel Tres and the late Mac Miller.

Each artist contributes a unique and versatile listening experience to the album.

Release Date: April 3, 2026
Genre: R&B/Soul
Album: Distracted

Tracklist for Distracted

Candlelight
No More Lies (feat. Tame Impala)
She Knows Too Much (feat. Mac Miller)
I Did This To Myself (feat. Lil Yachty)
Funny Friends (feat. A$AP Rocky)
What Is Left To Say (feat. The Lemon Twigs)
I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time
Anakin Learns His Fate
Walking on the Moon
This Thing We Call Love (feat. Channel Tres)
ThunderWave (feat. WILLOW)
Pozole
A.D.D. Through The Roof
Great Americans
You Left Without Saying Goodbye

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POMPEII // UTILITY – Album by Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE & Surf Gang

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:31:16 +0000

Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and Surf Gang team up for their new double album, POMPEII // UTILITY. And they’ve made it clear they aren’t trying to please everyone with it. The 33-track double album is split in half, with MIKE handling the POMPEII side and Earl taking on UTILITY, all backed by Surf Gang’s production. It’s a long-awaited collab built off years of creative overlap, not a one-off link-up .

Even the artists know this one might be divisive. Earl joked in an interview that “real hip-hop fans” might not rock with it, while MIKE admitted early reactions were split once people realized Surf Gang was heavily involved. Conceptually, the album leans into themes of destruction and rebuilding. Pulling from the idea of Pompeii and what comes after everything collapses. But sonically, it’s more about feeling than structure.

Release Date: April 3, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Album: POMPEII // UTILITY

Tracklist For POMPEII // UTILITY

Disc 1

The Fall
MY WORST (rebuke)
Da Bid (feat. Jadasea)
NOT 4TW (feat. Anysia Kym)
THE POPE
AFRO
Minty
F.E.A.R. (feat. Niontay)
Tampering
Shutter Island
Back LA (feat. Na’kel Smith)
Back Home
Kirkland (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)
FREE #MIKE
Man of the Month

Disc 2

this2shallpass
again
Home on the Range
React
Hot Water (Cahuilia)
rectangle lens
Leadbelly (feat. MIKE)
quick bar
Ew!
Earth
Chill 2na
Sisyphus
Locusts (feat. Llerado Khalil)
Tour de France
Chicago
Book of Eli
AOK
Don’t Worry

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Kim Kardashian Loses Legal Battle To Keep Ray J Settlement Sealed

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian has taken a legal loss in her ongoing dispute with Ray J. According to reports from TMZ, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied efforts from Kardashian and her team to keep details of a 2023 settlement agreement sealed. As a result, unredacted documents tied to the deal are now expected to become public.

The judge found that Kris and Kim did not provide sufficient evidence to show that making the agreement public would result in harm. Moreover, the ruling marks a significant development in a case that has continued to draw attention due to its ties to one of the most infamous moments in pop culture.

The legal battle dates back to October 2025, when Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, filed a defamation lawsuit against Ray J. They accused him of making false claims. Moreover, they alleged they were under federal investigation and comparing them to disgraced mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Ray J responded with a countersuit of his own. He claimed that Kardashian and Jenner violated a confidential 2023 agreement by discussing the infamous tape during an episode of their Hulu series, The Kardashians.

According to Ray J, that agreement included a $6 million payout in exchange for his permanent silence on the matter. He argues that their public comments breached those terms, reigniting a long-running dispute that many believed had already been settled.

Kim K Takes Loss

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Kim Kardashian attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Beyond the courtroom, the situation has played out heavily online, with both sides fueling ongoing speculation. Clips, past interviews, and resurfaced footage have continued to circulate since then. Now, there are more layers to a narrative that many fans thought had already been put to rest years ago.

The case has also reopened broader conversations around how public figures revisit, or attempt to reshape, moments from their past. With the documents now set to be unsealed, there’s growing curiosity about what the agreement actually included. But more importantly, how it may impact both sides moving forward.

The case has been marked by constant back-and-forth. Ray J’s mother has also stepped in publicly recently, voicing her full support for her son. She expressed her frustration over what she sees as continued attacks on his name. “How ever long it takes. We will stay on that path until the voices that have distorted the truth are publicly revealed,” she wrote.

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Meek Mill Fires Back With New Freestyle As Fans Say “He Still Got It”

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:49:39 +0000

Meek Mill is reminding everyone exactly what he does best. The Philly rapper just delivered a new freestyle, and it’s already getting strong reactions from fans online. Opening with reflective bars, “what you know about fighting for your freedom / callin out for help nobody answer when you need them” — Meek leans back into the hunger and intensity that built his reputation.

As expected, listeners wasted no time showing love. “Meek never misses when it comes to freestyle. Real rap is still alive,” one person wrote. “Nah Meek went off,” another added.

The drop comes at an interesting time for Meek, who’s been in the headlines lately for more than just music. Recently, Charlamagne tha God weighed in on Meek’s career, suggesting he never fully bounced back from his high-profile beef with Drake.

Meek quickly pushed back, pointing to his commercial success since that moment. “Since Drake beef I drop tape 3x platinum… peta double platinum… blue notes 1 and 2 platinum… uptown vibes… what’s free feat jayz… fck on me ft cardi b platinum,” he wrote, before adding, “im good with drake and jayz as far as I know… keep me out this weak a** sht.”

Meek Mill Is Letting The Music Speak

Meek Mill drops a new freestyle pic.twitter.com/1wodj56QXj
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) April 2, 2026

Charlamagne later responded and doubled down, arguing that while Meek has achieved major milestones, the public narrative around him shifted after the battle. He also acknowledged Meek’s impact off the mic, especially through his criminal justice reform work.

“I would only talk through the music, because every single time Meek posts the internet turns it into a joke,” he explained. “Y’all was just laughing at him last week because he posted about being on LinkedIn. … I said, you know, the way they act with Meek is strange. And I agree with Meek. The propaganda against Meek is strange. And it started with that battle. And at least on social media, the narrative around him hasn’t recovered. It started with the battle.”

Still, if this latest freestyle proves anything, it’s that Meek hasn’t lost a step when it comes to rapping. And for many fans, that’s what matters most.

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Ye Replaces Don Toliver On “Circles” With His Own Vocals

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:25:40 +0000

Ye is making some last-minute changes to his most recent album BULLY. And this time, it involves Don Toliver. Fans recently noticed that a popular track, “Circles,” has been updated, with Don Toliver’s vocals removed and replaced by Ye himself. The change wasn’t formally announced, but it quickly picked up traction online as listeners compared versions of the track.

Originally, Don Toliver was expected to be a standout feature on “Circles,” bringing his signature melodic sound to the record. With Ye now handling those parts, the song takes on a noticeably different feel.

The update comes right as Ye continues his latest run of live appearances. The Chicago rapper took over SoFi Stadium on Wednesday night, where he brought out a few special guests. One appearance included his daughter North West. The two performed their collab “TALKING” along with her debut single “PIERCING ON MY HAND.”

Don Toliver No Longer On “Circles”

Ye's "Circles" is being updated to replace Don Toliver's vocals with Ye pic.twitter.com/P4pksvnv8Z
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) April 2, 2026

Don Toliver also made an appearance during the show, performing his track “E85,” alongside fellow collaborator André Troutman. That makes the change to “Circles” even more interesting, considering there doesn’t appear to be any visible tension between the artists.

As usual, Ye hasn’t explained the decision, but constant updates and revisions have become a signature part of his rollout process. Whether “Circles” stays in its current form or changes again remains to be seen.

Moreover, Kanye has one more night he’s performing at SoFi Stadium. He’s set to take the stage again on Friday, April 3rd. Fans are eager to see what surprises he may have in store.

Last night (April 1st), he ran through a career-spanning set. He gave fans a little bit of everything from early staples like “All Falls Down” to newer material like “FATHER.” It felt like a full-circle moment, touching nearly every era of his catalog. Still, the main focus of the night was clearly Bully, the project driving his current run.

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