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Birdman Dismissed From Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting Lawsuit

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:27:25 +0000

Alvin Lewis, Lil Wayne’s former tour bus driver at the time of the now-infamous 2015 shooting, was suing Birdman and Cash Money Records. In the lawsuit, Lewis alleged assault and battery, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of distress. According to TMZ, a judge delivered a major ruling on Tuesday, and it’s not what Lewis was hoping for.

The lawsuit named Birdman and Cash Money Records specifically. It’s a lawsuit that was filed 10 years ago, and the legal battle is still being fought. That said, the judge has decided to dismiss Birdman and Cash Money Records from the suit. The judge claims Birdman was not in the same state as the shooting, and therefore, there is not enough evidence to make a connection.

In this ruling, the judge also cited the fact that Lewis was never hit by a bullet or the shrapnel. However, Lewis maintains he suffered emotional distress and a loss of income.

Birdman’s Latest Legal Victory

Exclusive: Birdman dismissed from lawsuit filed By Lil Wayne bus driver. https://t.co/IFBeNIyCLV pic.twitter.com/Gs9OYNvHy0
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 11, 2026

Other people implicated in the lawsuit are Young Thug as well as Jimmy “PeeWee Roscoe” Winfrey, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 10 years’ probation for the shooting.

It is a shooting that occurred on April 26, 2015. Two tour buses were shot at numerous times on Interstate 285 near Atlanta. The shooting occurred not long after Lil Wayne’s performance at the Compound Nightclub. No one was injured in the shooting, although it was still a major story given the famous people involved and implicated.

Lewis’ lawsuit still persists despite the ruling. However, he should not expect any settlements from the likes of Birdman and his iconic Cash Money Records.

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Kendrick Lamar & His Family Show Off Adorable Batman Halloween Costumes

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:04:35 +0000

Kendrick Lamar hasn’t been super active on social media these days. Ever since his album GNX and the ensuing tour, the artist has remained in the shadows, waiting to make his next move. It’s a smart decision, and one that he has made numerous times in the past. It always seems to work in his favor, and he has no plans to change course.

However, last night, we did get some new images of Kendrick Lamar and his family. Almost two weeks after Halloween, the rapper came through with some photos of himself, his partner Whitney Alford, and their two kids. In these images, everyone is dressed as a Batman character. Lamar’s son is Batman, his daughter is Harley Quinn, Alford is Catwoman, and Lamar is Bane.

Overall, these are adorable photos, and Kendrick certainly appeared to be enjoying himself as he embraced the villain from The Dark Knight Rises.

Kendrick Lamar As Bane For Halloween

Kendrick Lamar and his family dressed up as Batman characters for Halloween pic.twitter.com/MXmJdXaHfv
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 10, 2026

Over these last few weeks and months, fans have been anticipating Lamar’s next move in the music world. Some thought a new album could materialize before the end of the year, although that does not appear to be the case.

Instead, look to 2027 for new music from Kendrick Lamar. It’s still a long shot, but fans are willing to keep their hopes alive. Lamar moves in silence. GNX was a surprise album that absolutely no one saw coming. With that in mind, it would not be shocking if Kendrick did look to spring an album on everyone without a single warning.

Either way, Kendrick Lamar remains on our radar, and for hip-hop fans’ sake, we hope something comes out sooner rather than later.

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The Dealer Wins – Album by Bruiser Wolf & Conductor Williams

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:41:02 +0000

Bruiser Wolf has been one of the hardest workers in hip-hop over the last few years. He has been delivering a plethora of new albums and continues to showcase his knack for unique flows and colorful wordplay. Now, he is back with Conductor Williams on a project called The Dealer Wins. It is a tight project with 10 tracks that showcase how Bruiser Wolf’s sound is one that always finds a way to elevate.

Release Date: November 11, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for The Dealer Wins

Payday
Ain’t Got Time
The Score ft. Marv Von
Dig Some Jive
Transportation
In Danger
State Property
New Game, Same Rules
For You
The Story of DeVaul Neal

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Pirouette – Album by 2hollis

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:28:46 +0000

2hollis is an artist who has dominated the underground scene. It almost feels as though he is destined for mainstream superstardom. He still has a long way to go, but he is certainly on that path. On Wednesday, he came through with his 16-track album, Pirouette. It’s an album that the fans had been waiting for, and it most certainly does not disappoint. You can listen to it below. Be sure to use our rating system to let us know what you think.

Release Date: November 11, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop, Underground

Tracklist for Pirouette

Spring (Love Me)
Skin
The Lady In Red
Pressure
Human After All
Sophie
Sex
Hurt
Eyes Wide Closed
Betrayal
i2i
Warhorse
Today
Heaven Speaker
My One And Only
Daisy

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Eclipse – Album by B2K

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:20:46 +0000

B2K is a legendary R&B group, and fans have been asking for a comeback album for a while. Following their Verzuz battle, they dove headfirst into the rollout for ECLIPSE, which is exactly what those fans wanted. Singles like “Mileage” and “Lil Freak” were crowdpleasers. Now, the full album is here. It contains 12 songs and just one feature. That feature is none other than BOW WOW, who appears on the song “BOYFRIEND.” You can check out the album below. Be sure to rate the project with our rating system.

Release Date: November 6, 2026

Genre: R&B

Tracklist for Eclipse

I LOVE YOU
Mileage
Lil Freak
I’M OUTSIDE
IT’S NOTHING
808
BOYFRIEND ft. Bow Wow
4 THE NIGHT
LONG AS WE
COSIGN
TODAY
VIBRATE

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Snakes & Ladders – Album by Armand Hammer

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:14:11 +0000

Armand Hammer, the duo consisting of billy woods & E L U C I D, are back with a new album, Snakes & Ladders. This project contains 16 new songs with a ton of features. Artists like Sebb Bash, Kenny Segal, and clipping. can be found on the album. It’s another example of just how much chemistry this duo has. It’s also nice when two artists of this caliber come through with a surprise album. Check it out below and let us know what you think with our rating system.

Release Date: November 11, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Snakes & Ladders

Deadbolts ft. clipping.
Send for Me ft. Kenny Segal
Lock Out/Tag Out ft. Sebb Bash
Jet Magazine ft. Mekala Session, Kara-do
Nightswim ft. Kenny Segal
TimesTables ft. Jeff Markey
don’t say it if it isn’t true ft. Sebb Bash
Gravity ft. Child Actor
Vespers ft. Animoss
Dragon Teeth ft. Therevada
Incidentals ft. Petter Eldh & Mekala Session
Graveside ft. DJ Haram, Eomac, Saint Abdullah
Dogville ft. Kenny Segal, Messiah Musik
Assembly Lines ft. Preservation
Risk ft. $ilkMoney, Steel Tipped Dove
if we must die ft. Sebb Bash

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Game Changers – Song by Raekwon

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:07:26 +0000

Raekwon is one of hip-hop’s biggest legends. On Wednesday, he delivered a brand-new single called “Game Changers,” and it’s certainly going to impress long-time listeners. Raekwon’s delivery remains on point. His lyricism is phenomenal as he tells a story about the greats and the people who came before him. Meanwhile, the maximalist production takes you back to a time when lyricists truly mattered. For many, this is a nostalgic cut. One that will be on repeat as the week continues.

Release Date: November 11, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Drake Is Not Impressed With YouTube’s Latest Billboard Partnership

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:58:25 +0000

Drake has no problem weighing in on hot-button issues involving the music industry. For instance, on Tuesday, he weighed in on two separate trending topics. The first was the Coachella lineup. He did not make the cut, and to that, he responded with a crying emoji.

On his Instagram story, Drizzy decided to respond to the recent story concerning Billboard and YouTube. After opting out of having its data count towards the charts earlier this year, YouTube has opted back into Billboard. This is going to increase sales for a multitude of artists. Although it only goes into effect as of January 16 of next year.

Drake Gives His Commentary

Drake reacts to YouTube streams returning to Billboard charts in 2027 after the platform pulled its data earlier this year:

“Wtf this game so cooked ” pic.twitter.com/ulDWiNcJoK
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 11, 2026

Drake’s response came across as sour grapes, as he simply wrote “wtf this game so cooked.” Clearly, the man doesn’t find this news particularly amusing. Maybe it has something to do with him missing the cut with his three most recent albums.

What Does The YouTube & Billboard Partnership Mean For Artists?

This new partnership is going to immediately boost album sales for artists, specifically those who have strong audiences on YouTube. Artists like NBA YoungBoy immediately come to mind in this instance.

Essentially, artists needed 2,500 YouTube plays to get one album sale. That number was just 1,000 on Spotify. This is why YouTube pulled its data from Billboard in the first place. However, with Billboard agreeing to bring that 2,500 number down to 1,500, YouTube has decided to opt back in. Now, artists on the platform will get the proper sales figures for their work.

It’s a huge win for the artists, although if you are someone who missed the boat on this kind of reporting, then it’s easy to feel cheated. Given the fact Drake missed out on some big-time numbers, his response makes a whole lot of sense.

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Drake Solemnly Responds To Being Left Off Coachella Lineup

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:46:56 +0000

Earlier this year, Drake was floated as someone who could potentially headline Coachella. In fact, there were some rumors suggesting that he was a finalist. It makes sense. With three new albums worth of material this year, Drizzy would be the perfect headliner. He came through with some massive hits, and fans would be eager to hear them on stage.

Unfortunately for Drake and his fans, headlining Coachella was not to be. The lineup was announced on Tuesday night, and Drizzy’s name was not on it. Interestingly enough, the artist decided to react to Coachella’s announcement on their official Instagram page.

Drake leaves a comment under Coachella’s official 2027 lineup announcement

“” pic.twitter.com/DS3z4HGJAM
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 11, 2026

In the photo above, you can see that Drake left a crying emoji. It’s a reaction that suggests he is feeling left out and wants those feelings to be known. That said, this is Drake we are talking about. There is a very realistic possibility that this was meant to just be petty.

At this time, it is unclear why Drake wasn’t selected. Perhaps Coachella decided he was too controversial. Maybe Drake himself decided to turn it down? Whatever the case may be, you won’t be hearing ICEMAN at music’s biggest festival.

Who Is On The Coachella Lineup?

The Coachella lineup includes some of the biggest artists in the world. For instance, the headliners include Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, and SZA. Artists like Madonna, Zara Larsson, Steve Lacy, Don Toliver, Kehlani, and Fetty Wap will all be performing. However, hip-hop acts remain sparse for this year’s event.

Coachella will take place in Indio, California, at the Empire Polo Club. Furthermore, it is a two-weekend event. The first weekend is between April 9-11 and the second is between April 16-18. It is slated to be a massive event, although for some fans, the lack of hip-hop is a real vibe killer.Drake

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SZA To Headline Coachella As Hip-Hop Remains Largely Absent From The Lineup

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:32:55 +0000

SZA remains one of the biggest artists in the world, so it should come as no surprise that she has landed on the Coachella lineup. In fact, she is going to be the headliner on the third day of the two-weekend festival. Other headliners include Dua Lipa and Tame Impala.

While Don Toliver is getting some love on the third day of the festival, you will notice that hip-hop is largely being excluded. There are hardly any rap acts to be found. Coachella has championed the genre in the past, although with recent audience shifts, it is clear that the genre is simply being phased out of these spaces.

It’s a harsh reality, and one that is sad for a lot of fans. There was a time when a hip-hop artist could headline these festivals. Now, they are reduced to second billing. Rumors circulated that Drake could be on the lineup, but as it turns out, that never materialized.

Coachella Lineup

The shows will take place in Indio, California, at the Empire Polo Club. The shows are set for April 9 – 11 and April 16 – 18, 2027. If you are a fan of music, regardless of genre, then this will be an event you must attend at least once.

How To Cop Tickets

If you are trying to get tickets for next year’s Coachella, you will be able to do so over at coachella.com. Moreover, there are various transportation and accommodation packages for each weekend. These are especially popular for those who might be attending from out of town.

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