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SUNSHINE – Song by Slew & Lancey Foux

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Slew is a London model-turned-rapper who is making even more compelling moves to build a name for himself in U.K. grime and drill spaces. He tapped the one and only Lancey Foux for his new single “SUNSHINE,” a title that’s a little misleading. This is a menacing banger with sharp percussion, dense bass hits, and an eerie and icy synth tone that makes the cut feel hypnotizing and grating. It’s to great effect, though, as both MCs do very well on it. Slew is a little more confident and brash on here, whereas Lancey Foux is more effortlessly smooth and focused. Their chemistry on “SUNSHINE” is invigorating, and hopefully they have more in the vault.

Release Date: April 3, 2026

Genre: U.K. Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from SUNSHINE

Carrying coffins, horse and carriage,
Life’s a game, snakes and ladders,
Pills and drink got my brain all splattered,
Look in the mirror, the s**t just shattered

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Water – Song by Lackvill

Zachary Horvath — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Lackvill is a fairly younger rapper that’s going to have his moment in 2026 it seems. Six of his top 10 most popular songs on Spotify are well into the millions and we have a feeling he may have a seventh very soon with “WATER.” It’s the artist’s fifth single of the year and follows up on “MISMATCH” from March 20. If you’re a listener who prefers their songs to be at least three minutes or longer, then Lackvill may not be your cup of tea. But if you don’t mind minute-long tracks or shorter than you’ll have a good time with his catalog, including “WATER.” It’s a braggadocious single with lots of youthful energy that kind of has a summer vibe to it. That could just be the warmer weather talking but hear it for yourself and see what you think below.

Release Date: April 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Album: N/A

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UPTIGHT – Song by Billyracxx & Denzel Curry

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Billyracxx is an emerging MC based in Houston with Orlando roots, and that Florida connection is paying off on his new single “UPTIGHT” featuring Denzel Curry. Both rappers have powerful performances on this hard-hitting and woozy trap-style production, with Denzel employing faster flows while Billy takes on multiple deliveries. It packs a strong punch, and there’s plenty of atmosphere in the beat. This is the latest release ahead of the Orlando native’s new album Alien In My City, which should be a vibrant and energetic project. “UPTIGHT” is leading the charge for that hype in a bombastic way, and there’s a lot of chemistry on this cut to celebrate.

Release Date: April 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Alien In My City

Quotable Lyrics from UPTIGHT

Most people should mind their business,
Don’t got to remind you n***as
That back in the day, I was robbing killers

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Cold In The D – Song by Boldy James & Info56

Alexander Cole — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Boldy James is one of the best MCs in the world, and his consistency is second to none. On Friday, he returned with a new track called “Cold In The D,” this time produced by Info56. This song features Boldy’s signature gritty rapping ability. From the flows to the word play, it is clear that Boldy James has things figured out. Meanwhile, Info56 delivers some solid, hypnotic production that immediately draws you in. This is a duo that just works, and we are eager to see if these two give us more bangers before the year is out.

Release Date: April 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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RIP Old Me – Song by Paul Wall

Alexander Cole — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Paul Wall is one of the most beloved Texas artists of all-time. Over the years, he has delivered some real bangers, and there is no doubt that he has only gotten better with age. On Friday, the artist dropped off a new track called “RIP Old Me.” This is a song in which Wall reflects on his past self, noting that this version of him has died off. It’s a way for the artist to accept his aging and showcase that he is proud of this new and refined version of himself. For Paul Wall fans, this is going to be yet another solid addition to his catalog.

Release Date: April 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Pharrell-Backed Miami Hotel Threatened By $150 Million Foreclosure

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:00:20 +0000

Pharrell Williams has a big media empire under his belt, whether it’s his musical contributions or his fashion strides. But he also seemingly entered the world of real estate by backing The Goodlife Hotel in South Beach. Now, five years after its debut, the Miami property is reportedly facing a $150 million foreclosure threat.

According to The Miami Herald, the OPHANIM artist does not appear as a defendant in this lawsuit. Neither does David Grutman, the Miami nightlife and dining entrepreneur who also has the LIV nightclub under his belt. They publicly supported the hotel project upon its announcement as co-developers and partners, although it’s unclear if their roles extended beyond dining and entertainment or if they had a financial stake in The Goodlife. In fact, a representative reportedly said they haven’t had any involvement in the project since mid-to-late 2024.

Back to the foreclosure action, though, it comes from real estate developer CIM Group’s California real estate fund affiliate. They claim the hotel’s owner Washington Squared, controlled by Dreamscape Companies in New York, is in default of a $152 million loan that helped fund the project’s development.

The hotel has allegedly been “operating in the red,” which led the lender to cover payroll and other expenses. Both sides had previous disputes about Dreamscape’s CEO and his partners allegedly owing millions to lenders to cover operating losses, which they labeled an exploitative attempt to take advantage of paperwork mistakes to get more than what they are owed.

Chad Hugo’s Lawsuit Against Pharrell

Jun 18, 2022; Washington, DC, USA; Grammy award-winning artist Pharrell Williams performs at the Sun Stage during the Something in the Water festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Washington, DC. Mandatory Credit: Jarrad Henderson-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

While this has nothing to do with the Neptunes producer, it does raise questions about The Goodtime Hotel’s history and its funding. Elsewhere, though, Pharrell has another legal battle to face, and this one is actually about him.

Chad Hugo sued his fellow Neptunes producer for allegedly unpaid royalties, lack of proper song credits, and more. It’s been a sad thing to witness given their collaborative chemistry in previous decades.

Pharrell’s legal team responded and claimed “a standard accounting review is already in progress.” Not only that, but they alleged “the lawsuit filed is premature as there may not even be a dispute between the parties. If the accounting review determines that money is owed, the appropriate party will pay it. Pharrell has consistently acted in good faith. He has great respect for Chad and looks forward to resolving this in a way that honors their shared history.”

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DDG Reveals He Needs To Make $100,000 A Month To Stay Afloat

Zachary Horvath — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:55:16 +0000

DDG has been able to make a great living for himself thanks to his work on YouTube, Twitch, and through his music career. However, as you could imagine, living a bougie lifestyle comes with its perks, but also its fair share of problems. That’s especially the case if you overinflate you’re spending.

But it seems like for the rapper and content creator he just needs to make a certain amount per month to feel comfortable regardless. During a Kick stream with Deshae Frost, the Michigan native says anything under $100,000 isn’t enough for him to cover bills and pay for other essentials.

In the clip caught by Akademiks TV, he says if there’s a down month, he won’t be going out to eat, shop, or do any other activity.

DDG says he needs $100K a month just to stay afloat or he’s going negative with his bills and admits he can’t even remember the last time he made under $50K a month

“if I make under $100k a month, don’t ask me to go out, shopping or eat with y’all” pic.twitter.com/JhOee2Hmni
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) April 3, 2026

One of the other people on the stream with Frost and DDG asked when the latter last made under his desired amount. “It’s been months. 2025 I made under 100,000. It ain’t too far off.”

He adds that it’s been even longer since he hadn’t made over $50,000. In fact, it’s been so long that he says he can’t remember.

DDG Drama With xQc

DDG calls N3ON a ‘d-ck sucker’ after he LEAKED the altercation with xQc at MrBeast’s Streamer Event

“If I’m MrBeast im never inviting N3ON to no shit ever again”pic.twitter.com/8QcWIrUXJ9
— clip (@clippedszn) March 2, 2026

While it seems like DDG has been able to make $100,000 no problem on a monthly basis, folks in the comments are still in shock and expressing worry that he may go broke in just a few years.

One person replies, “Man if my bills 100k a month majority HAVE to be businesses… I jus hope this why he spending 100k a month cause wtfff.”

Another was a bit more harsh. “He’ll be broke 3 years from now crying about donations & sh*t, fame is really seasonal he need to stack that money while he still got it.”

Hopefully, it doesn’t get to that point for DDG, especially since he’s got a child.

In other DDG news, he recently sounded off on fellow streamer N3on for alleging that xQc made some bold comments to his face about his music career. N3on claimed it happened during the filming of a Mr. Beast YouTube video and that xQc said his music “f*cking sucks” directly to him.

However, according to the “Pink Dreads” rapper, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “If I’m Mr. Beast, I’m never inviting N3on to no sh*t ever again. He gassing this sh*t so crazy and then, on top of gassing it, why are you leaking this bro? He didn’t say nothing to my face. Stop lying now. Video would’ve been over. Don’t lie. Wasn’t nothing to my face.”

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Cardi B Thanks Fans In Saudi Arabia For Teaching Her Lesson About Fame

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:30:16 +0000

Cardi B has always been candid about the highs and lows of superstardom, whether it’s legal scrutiny or hate from the Internet. But she also knows the fleeting responsibility that her celebrity carries, and the need to capitalize on the moment. During a recent interview on Aspire with Emma Grede, the Bronx femcee reflected on a fan interaction in a Saudi Arabia mall that made her internalize a valuable lesson about fame.

She recalled how a group of fans at the mall quickly recognized her and went up to her. “I went to the mall and everybody was just coming to me,” Cardi expressed. “And it’s like, wow, I’m really a big deal. So many people know me. I have to take advantage of this moment now. Like, I know that I’m famous. But it’s even crazier when you go to a different country and you be like, ‘Damn, I’m really, really famous.’ These people really, really know me.”

“I have to take advantage of this moment now,” she continued. “That’s another thing. People procrastinate too much. Don’t waste the moment. Don’t waste the time. You might not get the opportunity again.”

Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama” Tour

But when it comes to the fruits of this hard work and dedication to the fanbase, Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama” tour is paying off. Fans have had a lot to discuss about the trek, even if some conversations are more critical. Nevertheless, it contained big moments, impressive performances, and sold-out numbers in its run so far, including a Lil’ Kim appearance in Madison Square Garden and more contemporary guests like GloRilla and many others.

Still, some concerts moments make Cardi B reminisce in less positive ways. For example, she visibly cringed when she accidentally said her ex Offset’s name while performing her “Bartier Cardi” track during the tour. Whether or not it was a staged or planned moment, it was still a bit of whiplash to witness.

Throughout all the drama and acclaim, the mother of four knows the weight is heavy. But moments like her Saudi Arabia mall interactions prove why it’s worth carrying.

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7am in Broward – Song by Smokepurpp

Zachary Horvath — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:19:28 +0000

Smokepurpp is looking to continue his most notable series of projects, and he’s come by recently with what’s potentially the lead single for said follow-up. The track is titled “7am in Broward,” a possible nod to Drake’s iconic timestamp series. Even though the Florida native has achieved success in year’s past, Smokepurpp is rapping like he’s still got something to prove. He performs well over the woozy production, something he’s known for. As for what this song is here to promote, its Deadstar 3. The first tape, which dropped back in 2017, really put him on the map. Songs like “Fingers Blue” with Travis Scott, “OK” with Lil Pump and “Audi.,” are his most essential songs to this day. Hopefully, he can replicate some of that magic once this tape comes out. His last LP release though was 2020’s Florida Jit.

Release Date: March 26, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Album: Deadstar 3 (Coming Soon)

Quotable Lyrics from “7am in Broward”:

No ego, I’ll put up my chain and my kick, n****
Young n**** humble, I’m still on the block
Puttin’ it all on the line, all I got
I’m thinkin’ ’bout money, all times on the clock, phew (On God)
I’m tryna kick cup, but I’m lovin’ the Wock’, huh (Yeah)

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Pooh Shiesty’s Mother Heads To Facebook Live To React To His Arrest

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:07:00 +0000

Pooh Shiesty allegedly had some recording contract issues with the 1017 Records label headed by Gucci Mane, which allegedly led to a scary situation. Authorities arrested Shiesty, his father, Big30, and six other individuals for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci at gunpoint in Dallas this past January. Following this shocking news, Pooh’s mother Gladys Baines reportedly took to her Facebook page to go live and react to the chaos.

According to The Shade Room, she went on FB Live this afternoon (Friday, April 3), but she didn’t say much about her son’s arrest or the allegations against him. Rather, she and her friends played his “Shiesty Summer” track, and one of the friends even flipped off the camera. The Facebook Live session reportedly lasted just over a minute.

Also, Baines took to her FB page to share more messages seemingly reacting to her son’s legal predicament. These include “I been blocked you hating mf’s … #Amen,” “my ears ringing. #keeptalking #blessingsonblessings,” and “It’s power in the name Jesus…”

We will see if this is her only series of statements on the matter or if she and others will continue to speak out.

How Long Is Pooh Shiesty Facing?

In the meantime, Pooh Shiesty potentially faces life in prison if a jury convicts him of this crime. Given his already complex home confinement situation stemming from gun charges, this is not good news for him and his loved ones. We will see if they speak further on this in the future.

For now, Gladys Baines’ messages and Facebook Live session indicate her support of her son amid it all. While there aren’t any explicit connections here, it’s impossible not to see the context. Also, she shared other posts related to Shiesty this week, so it’s clear she has him at top of mind.

Elsewhere, hip-hop is reacting to Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane’s alleged situation, whether it’s reacting to Guwop’s snitching allegations or scrutinizing their alleged label situation. Either way, there is a lot more to discuss on the horizon. We’ll see how things move legally concerning federal authorities’ case and what other details about these allegations emerge.

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