Thugger is an extremely successful artist. He has been through a lot during his career, and he has built one of the biggest and most dedicated fan bases in hip-hop. With that in mind, you’d think he’d tell the kids to work hard and persevere. While that may have been part of his speech, the rapper ended up focusing on something novel that is almost impossible for every single person on earth to achieve.

He stated that regardless of what your career is, being famous is the most important thing. In fact, he believes it is more important than being rich.

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Young Thug Tells The Youth About Fame

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To be charitable, you could say that he simply means fame can be a bridge to success. Fame opens more doors and allows you to make more business deals. However, the issue with that is fame is hard to come by, and there is no amount of hard work that will change that.

Furthermore, there are only very specific fields that make you famous. Sports and entertainment are the two big ones. That said, there aren’t a ton of famous teachers, bankers, or engineers out there. With that in mind, it can be said that this focus on fame might not be what the youth needed to hear.

Regardless of what the advice was, it is nice to see Young Thug giving back in this way. The artist continues to show that he hasn’t forgotten his roots in Georgia.

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All of this has created a love triangle that is currently playing out live on Kick. Blueface’s streams have become one of the hottest things on the platform. There are antics every stream, and fans are always curious to see what he will get up to with Chrisean, and if Nevaeh will crash out over it.

Rage-bait content has become a cheat code on Kick, and Blue is making bank. A few weeks ago, he revealed he earned $25K in just one week. The following week, Blueface revealed that he is now making $45K. As it turns out, these numbers are going up exponentially.

During a recent live stream, Chrisean Rock revealed that in just two days of streaming with Blueface, the exes ended up making a whopping $160K. That is a total of $80K per stream.

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Blueface And Chrisean Rock Rake In Cash

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These are massive numbers that prove just how lucrative the streaming game can be once you find a following. Blueface is already an established artist, and fans know just how chaotic his life can be. Consequently, his fans have flocked to the streams, and with his newfound adoration for Chrisean, the numbers keep going up.

All of this raises the question of whether or not Blue and Chrisean are strategically back together as a business partnership of sorts. Without Chrisean, these streams wouldn’t be as popular. Their history as a couple is what makes fans tune in, because they know there is a good chance that something crazy will happen. Whether that be Nevaeh and Chrisean getting into a fight, or Chrisean getting into a street brawl.

In today’s day and age, it is almost impossible to tell what is truly authentic. It is a harsh reality, and one that fans will just have to navigate.

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Speaking of BULLY, this album has proven to be a mixed bag. While there are still some fans out there riding for Ye, the vast majority of hip-hop fans just don’t care anymore. His past comments are still top of mind, and it’s hard to sift through albums with numerous AI allegations against them.

That said, Ye is still out here fighting to keep BULLY relevant in the mainstream consciousness. On Tuesday, his attempts extended to a new music video for “OK” featuring Don Toliver. This new video just so happens to be directed by Censori.

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Bianca Censori Shows Off Directing Skills

As you will see, the video begins with a gory intro of West on an operating table. Some sort of autopsy is being done on him, all while Ye’s head is detached on a bedside table. Furthermore, Don Toliver is in the room staring at the surgeons in a creepy manner.

There is one other scene in the video where both Ye and Toliver continue to stare at the camera, and there is a sort of uncanny valley to all of it. There are facial features and other elements to the video that make this look like it could be an AI production, although there is no confirmation that this is the case.

Either way, Ye and Toliver’s new video is here, and Bianca Censori continues to establish herself as a music video director. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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At a recent show, J. Cole is seen becoming visibly emotional when performing “Love Yourz,” and Mal doesn’t seem to think it’s genuine. The media personality said that Cole’s tears appeared to be calculated rather than spontaneous, stating, “this crying shit is how you win the public back.”

“I feel like a lot of this is performative but he is performing. It’s at his show, he’s on stage so it should be performative. It’s nothing wrong with it. I think as Cole fans… y’all get too, like, your panties in a bunch,” Mal remarked. “Now if he was doing this sh*t on Bowery crying. Walking down the street while somebody’s playing ‘Love Yourz,’ I’ll be like, alright, we might need to check on Cole. He might be going through something.”

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Mal Calls J. Cole Performative

When Demaris Giscombe pointed out how Mal’s called out Cole for appearing emotional during Dreamville Festival, Mal said that it was when he was apologizing, not when he performed “Love Yourz,” specifically. Meanwhile, Rory said that Mal’s comments make Cole sound like he’s someone who cries on camera for attention. 

“He’s been teary eyed every night doing this record,” Mal continued. “You could go back to when he was doing the shows here, he was teary eyed doing those records.”

When pushed on why Cole would fake tears for a performance, Mal essentially said that it brings positive press.

“These are the things that go viral,” he said. “You gain the hearts of the people back because you know–he sees the things online that some of his own fans were saying. Like, they was kind of off him from what he did during that battle. They were. A lot of his hardcore fans were like, ‘I don’t like that, bro. Like, that was wack. You shouldn’t have backed out like that.’”

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Since that time, Bhad Bhabie has been able to keep herself in the news. From music releases to feuds with the likes of Alabama Barker, the social media star has remained active. On the unfortunate side of things, she has battled cancer, all while accusing the father of her child, Le Vaughn, of being an abuser.

More recently, Bhad Bhabie has had to address allegations involving BBLs and her cancer diagnosis. Some have accused her of lying about having cancer. Meanwhile, there are some who claim she is lying about having a BBL. So far, she has denied both of these allegations.

Earlier this week, she found herself back in the news, this time thanks to a thirst trap she posted on TikTok, in which she revealed a body transformation.

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Bhad Bhabie Causes A Stir

This subsequently led to a string of strong reactions all throughout social media, with X being the main platform. Most of the comments about Bhad Bhabie were NSFW and won’t be shared here. Although we can share some of the tamer comments.

“She looks different every time we see her,” one person wrote. “Alright.. maybe they were onto something with that cultural appropriation thing..” said another. Her entire look drew some side-eyes, as someone pointed out: “She went through a hell of an identity crisis huh.”

All of these years later, and Bhad Bhabie still goes viral. Whether or not that is a good thing, is up to the viewer at home to decide.

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The dispute centers on the allegation that Thug and Birdman arranged for Peewee Roscoe to attack Wayne’s bus. Lewis’ attorneys have pointed to recorded jail conversations involving Young Thug and Roscoe as evidence that the two men had a relationship connected to the shooting.

However, Young Thug’s legal team disputes that interpretation. His attorneys maintain that a $25,000 payment toward Roscoe’s legal expenses was an act of personal support for someone he had known since childhood instead of compensation for carrying out an attack.

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Young Thug’s Attorneys Push Back In Alvin Lewis Lawsuit

Moreover, social media activity around the time of the shooting seems to have relevance to the case. Days before the incident, Young Thug seemingly threatened Wayne online in the midst of the New Orleans rapper’s legal battle with Cash Money. Wayne received a handsome payment after reaching a settlement in the case. 

Roscoe’s legal history also provides more context to his particular lawsuit, especially since his original gang-related conviction in 2018 was reversed later that year. He also pleaded guilty to several charges in the YSL RICO prosecution and received credit for time already served.

Judge Eric Brewton must determine whether the evidence presented by Lewis is sufficient for the civil case to proceed to trial, per Courthouse News Service. If it does, it might mean another uphill battle for Young Thug. 

We will keep you posted on any further updates.

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Fans have been waiting for information on this year’s event, and today, they finally got it. Tyler, the Creator announced that this year, the two-day festival will go down on November 14 and 15. Furthermore, there will be a plethora of artists performing, including some of hip-hop’s most prominent acts.

Future, Don Toliver, Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, Isaiah Rashad, Lupe Fiasco, and more will be performing. Pop stars like Lola Young will also be there, while R&B stars like Leon Thomas will get their own sets. These names are going to make for a can’t-miss event, and it feels as though this could be Camp Flog Gnaw’s best year ever. Of course, Tyler himself will also perform.

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Tyler, The Creator Presents: Camp Flog Gnaw 2026

Camp Flog Gnaw 2026 Lineup:

• 2hollis
• 310babii
• 54ultra
• AMA
• Audrey Nuna
• Casey Veggies
• Concrete Boys
• Domo Genesis
• Don Toliver
• Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE
• Future
• gabriel jacoby
• GENA
• Isaiah Rashad
• Jane Remover
• JID
• Latin Mafia
• Left Brain
• Leon Thomas
• Liim
• Lola Young
• Lupe Fiasco
• Magdalena Bay
• Mike G
• Natanya
• nomi.
• Not For Radio
• Nourished by Time
• NSQK
• Quadeca
• Steve Lacy
• Syd
• The Alchemist
• Thee Sacred Souls
• threetwenty
• Turnstile
• Tyler, The Creator
• Vince Staples
• Wallows
• Wyatt Waddell

Will you be going to Camp Flog Gnaw this year? If so, which artist are you most looking forward to watching? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Chrisean Rock has been professing her love for Blueface, all while the rapper flaunts her and invites her places she shouldn’t be. All of this has frustrated Nevaeh immensely, and it is extremely easy to see why that would be the case.

In fact, last night, Blueface was streaming on Kick, this time while riding around in his green Chevrolet Corvette. Chrisean was his passenger, and in the midst of this joyride, he got a call. It was Nevaeh saying that she was in labor, and that Blue needed to come with her.

Begrudgingly, Blueface ended his stream, saying, “Chat, we may be having a baby.”

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Blueface Continues To Be With Chrisean Rock

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Eventually, the artist posted on his Instagram story that he had made it to the hospital. At this time, it is unknown whether or not Nevaeh had their child. Regardless, this is another instance of Blueface using the love triangle for content.

The ends have certainly justified the means for Blueface. Overall, the rapper is making $45K per week on Kick. Fans are coming to his broadcasts in droves, as they want to be privy to the drama.

It just goes to show that you don’t need a Zeus Network or a VH1 to host your show. All you need is your own camera team and unlimited interpersonal issues.

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This includes Charlamagne Tha God and anyone who has ties to him, including Wayno. Earlier this month, Wayno Clark had incredibly strong views on Ray Daniels’ reporting, which led Daniels to ultimately clap back. Daniels essentially claimed that because Wayno had a deal with Charlamagne Tha God’s network, he was compromised as well. Ray Daniels’ angle has been that people in the media are being fed information that they should say, whereas he’s providing people the unadulterated truth. 

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Ray Daniels Responds To Wayno

However, Wayno wasn’t having it. In a YouTube video, Wayno made it clear that he feels that Ray Daniels doesn’t know what he’s talking about while affirming that he doesn’t care about the industry. He also explained that he’s been grieving the loss of his mother throughout the online kerfuffle.

In the video’s aftermath, Ray Daniels jumped on a call with Akademiks during his livestream when he admitted that he was out of pocket for his comments. He offered a public apology after saying he apologized privately before. He also admitted that his comments did downplay Wayno’s success and hard work. Still, Daniels said that he wished Wayno had reached out to him privately to sort out their issues, rather than take them to the internet. Check his response below and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below. 

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The Canadian megastar has the potential to dominate awards season. On September 27, the MTV VMAs will go down in Los Angeles, and unsurprisingly, Drake has gotten himself a nomination.

Drake will be one of the highlights of the Best Hip-Hop category, which is awarded to the artist with the best song. There are six nominees in total, and if you go by positioning on the Billboard charts, Drake has the best shot at winning. His competitors in the category are Don Toliver, Cardi B & Kehlani, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, and Tyler, The Creator

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Drake Nominated for Best Hip-Hop

Best Hip-Hop Nominees:

• E85 — Don Toliver
• Safe — Cardi B ft. Kehlani
• Janice STFU — Drake
• LOVER GIRL — Megan Thee Stallion
• DUMBO — Travis Scott
• SUGAR ON MY TONGUE — Tyler, The Creator

It is not entirely clear what the criteria are to go out and snatch a win. However, what is clear is that “Janice STFU” is the biggest song of all these. “E85” has been another popular release from this year, while “SUGAR ON MY TONGUE” was a smash when it first dropped in 2025.

Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B are all stiff competition for Drake, as they align with the MTV VMAs brand more than any other artist here. As for Travis Scott’s “DUMBO,” this would be an absolute long shot.

Let us know which song you think should win in the comments below.

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