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Drake’s “ICEMAN” Reclaims Number One Spot On US Apple Music

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:22:30 +0000

Drake has been racking up accolades with his new ICEMAN era, including dominance on Apple Music. Not only is he the platform’s most streamed artist ever, but he also recently reclaimed the top spot on their albums chart in the United States, indicating the era is far from slowing down yet.

For those unaware, ICEMAN had lost the chart-topping spot due to the release of the new Olivia Rodrigo album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. Now, it’s back at the top, with Rodrigo at a close number two and Drizzy’s HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR LPs at numbers three and eight respectively at press time.

Other notable inclusions on this chart as of writing this article are PROJECT X by Key Glock at number four, BROWN (The Chocolate Edition) by Chris Brown at six, Big Mama by Latto at seven, and Kanye West’s new BULLY deluxe at number 11.

We will see what milestones are next for ICEMAN to hit. As the summer is officially upon us, we’re sure fans will have even more reasons to spin the album to no end.

Drake’s Billboard Success

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But 2026 isn’t done when it comes to new music from the 6ix God. Drake recently released the track “Serious” exclusively on SoundCloud, although he wasn’t exactly the one to make this happen. OVO cofounder Oliver El-Khatib uploaded a new mix to the streaming platform that featured this wavy and danceable new cut. It’s pretty akin to what is on MAID OF HONOUR and HABIBTI, coming through with solid melodies and a minimally lush aesthetic.

Elsewhere, Drake’s Billboard success with ICEMAN has also been staggering. While his streak at the top of the 200 albums chart could end in its fifth week, spending four consecutive weeks at number one is nonetheless impressive. Also, we’re sure it could snag the top spot back even after a break.

As fans continue to pick their song of the summer from this tracklist, there’s still a lot of excitement for what’s next. So replaying ICEMAN will be a big part of many hip-hop fans’ year moving forward.

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Nicki Minaj Mourns The Loss Of Tay Keith: “What A Talented Person”

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:58:58 +0000

Tay Keith tragically passed away earlier this week, and the circumstances of his passing remain unknown at press time. The hip-hop world and beyond continues to pay tribute to his legacy and memory, including recent statements from Nicki Minaj.

During a Twitter Spaces conversation on Saturday (June 20), the Queen of the Barbz took a moment to share her condolences with the Memphis icon’s loved ones. She spoke about not getting to meet him, but still recognizing the sheer talent and greatness he offered the world.

“I think that it’s such a tragic, heartbreaking loss,” Nicki expressed, as caught by Nicki Crave on Twitter. “I’m sending my deepest condolences to his family, his fans, and the artists who had the pleasure of working with him. I don’t believe that I met him, but of course, I was on one track as a feature that he did. And he was clearly so beyond talented. I mean, my goodness. What a talented, talented young person gone way too soon. Wanted to make sure I said that.”

Nicki Minaj and Tay Keith collaborated on the Keith-produced “Pound Town 2” from Sexyy Red.

Tay Keith Tributes

Nicki Minaj paid tribute to the late producer Tay Keith during an X/Twitter Space.

“I heard about the passing of Tay Keith, and it’s such a tragic loss. I’m sending my condolences to his family and his fans, and the artists who had the pleasure of working with him. I don’t… pic.twitter.com/UF4mVujSsb
— Nicki Crave (@NickiCraveX) June 20, 2026

Various other artists have paid tribute to Tay Keith, including a recent Instagram Story post from Travis Scott. “We gon miss ya broozayy Gon keep goin hard for ya….!!!” he wrote, as caught by Complex Music on IG.

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Also, Drake honored the 29-year-old’s indelible contributions via an Instagram post of his own. “Endless and eternal gratitude for your spirit and your contributions to this thing that we all love so much…you will be deeply missed,” he shared.

Meanwhile, the aforementioned Sexyy Red mourned Tay Keith in a series of IG posts. However, some fans pointed to a dispute between Keith and her label, Rebel Music, concerning unpaid royalties.

Both parties’ representatives quickly clarified this dispute is very close to a resolution, and they are now working even harder to ensure Keith’s estate gets proper compensation. Other folks like BlocBoy JB, Juicy J, Key Glock, Tyler, The Creeator, and many more shared messages. It’s a massive loss, and hip-hop will do its part to make his legacy last forever

Rest In Peace Tay Keith.

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RedRum – Song by HXG

Alexander Cole — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Opium duo Homixide Gang, also stylized as HXG, is currently looking to drop their new album, MADNESS. Before this project comes out, the group has developed their latest single, “RedRum.” Beno! and Meechie come through with some impressive performances throughout the song. They clearly know what they are doing when it comes to these energetic bangers, and the deep voice aesthetic certainly does them wonders on this effort.

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: MADNESS

Quotable Lyrics from RedRum

I’m a real Don Dada
My bro a Rasta, he a real top shotta
Blow ya’ dreads off, take the wheels off your Honda
Purple Trackhawk, they can never get behind us (Skrrt)

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Yan Yan – Song by Pradabagshawty

Alexander Cole — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Pradabagshawty has been impressive as of late. He dropped a dope project earlier this year, and now, he is seeking to keep the momentum alive. Overall, Pradabagshawty is an underground artist who uses melody to his advantage. That is certainly true on this latest track, “Yan Yan,” which plays into the artist’s best traits. While the production is a tad trendy, it too plays to his strengths. His singles run in 2026 has been something to praise, and “Yan Yan” easily falls into that ethos.

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Yan Yan

Hand stand stick, frrt, yan yan, I hold the key
Quick to pop rack, yeah, heart on a bitch
I got racks put up in the heat
Chrome Hearts bracelet on my arm, yan yan

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6IXSIDE – Song by TyriqueOrDie

Alexander Cole — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Toronto has been responsible for some interesting musical movements over the years. Of course, artists like Drake and The Weeknd have led the way in that regard. Now, we are getting the ride of rap and house music fusions, with TyriqueOrDie. On his latest song, “6IXSIDE,” the artist pays homage to his city, all while expertly crafting these two genres together. It makes for a fun song, and one that will certainly be played at Toronto clubs this weekend.

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop, House Music

Album: N/A

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Fell 4 It – Song by HoodTrophy Bino & Baby Money

Alexander Cole — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000

HoodTrophy Bino is looking to have himself a strong finale to 2026. On Friday, he teamed up with his good friend Baby Money for the track “Fell 4 It.” As you would imagine from these two artists, this is an energetic banger with both artists having a lot of fun. If this is your style of rap, you’ll enjoy what both artists have going on here. The music chemistry is all there, and in August, it seems as though a new album is in the works. This can only be good news for both fanbases.

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Soulja Boy Claims DDG Got Him Banned From Kai Cenat’s Streamer University

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:55:48 +0000

Soulja Boy previously criticized the pivot away from streaming that has led Kai Cenat to focus on other endeavors. It might have manifested into Soulja not being allowed to try out for Streamer University, but there might be another reason. The rapper claimed his previous foe DDG might have been the one who closed the door on him.

“DDG, you is a b***h,” he expressed in a livestream clip caught by Livebitez. “On my mama, you a b***h. You gon’ call Kai Cenat and tell them you scared for your life, don’t let Soulja Boy in the building… Whoever need to send this clip to them, whatever y’all need to do, send it to them. From this day forward, f**k y’all n***as. Straight up, f**k y’all n***as. DDG, Kai Cenat, Deshae [Frost], all y’all little streamer n***as, bruh, stay on that side. And that’s on my little brother’s grave. Stay on that side. Y’all n***as lame as hell, bruh. On God.”

We will see if either Kai or the Michigan rapper and streamer has anything to say about these claims.

DDG’s Beef With Soulja Boy

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For those unaware, Soulja Boy’s beef with DDG started back in 2024 when the former clowned the latter for gifting his baby boy a Ferrari. But that wasn’t what really sparked a back-and-forth.

Rather, it was the two artists trading insults, condemnations, and trolls about their domestic violence allegations and other claims of abuse, mistreatment, and more. Other allegations emerged about Soulja allegedly sleeping with India Love back in the day, which he believes may have prompted some jealousy.

From there, DDG has kept trolling Soulja Boy, and this is the “Crank Dat” artist’s latest clap-back in this back and forth. We will see if anything else develops from here, although we doubt things will re-escalate to the tensions of the first half of 2025.

As for Kai Cenat’s Streamer University, this is a big way for him to return to the streaming world. That endeavor was one of his most successful and notable as its first installment, so a double-down should be very fun. In any case, it seems like Soulja Boy won’t be a part of it.

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Pooh Shiesty’s Father Wants Court To Modify Bond & Allow Travel

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:37:55 +0000

Lontrell Williams Sr. is currently out on bond in the case regarding his son Pooh Shiesty and the alleged robbery and kidnapping of Pooh’s label boss, Gucci Mane. This trial recently experienced a significant delay, and we have another update regarding Williams Sr.’s current bond situation, which is home incarceration.

According to court documents reportedly obtained by Complex, his legal team filed a motion on Thursday (June 18) to modify the terms of release. This is for the purposes of allowing Shiesty’s father to travel.

More specifically, he reportedly requested the court’s permission to “travel to and from his attorneys’ offices in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.” Due to Williams Sr.’s inability to take any case information home, he wants his attorneys to be able to look at the case with him elsewhere.

On the other hand, he also requested the court’s permission to travel to Tennessee’s Western District due to his ownership, management, and renovation of over eight Memphis properties. Per documents, Lontrell Williams Sr. wants to assist contractors, oversee maintenance and construction, and continue providing for his family and paying legal fees through this work.

The filing also claims someone broke into one of the properties, adding to the pressure to help. He wants either an 8AM to 5PM curfew or a change from home incarceration to home detention with presumably looser restrictions. We will see how the court rules on this matter.

Is Pooh Shiesty In Jail?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Rapper Pooh Shiesty performs onstage during 2021 Shiesty Season Spring Fest at Central Station on April 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Lontrell Williams Sr.’s son Pooh Shiesty is still in prison over the Gucci Mane robbery and kidnapping allegations. He continues to fight for bond amid a February 2027 trial start date, but no significant updates on this most recent bail push have emerged at press time.

Another important person in this case is fellow Memphis MC Big30, who recently left jail on bond. Videos on social media emerged of him reportedly reuniting with his family after the release.

There’s still a lot of time left for this trial to start, and many more updates to come. We will see how all nine codefendants’ situations and prospects change as court proceedings continue developing.

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Little Birdie (Freestyle) – Song by Loe Shimmy

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:10:12 +0000

Florida MC Loe Shimmy is on one heck of a run, and he celebrated it by dropping a “Little Birdie” freestyle flipping the bouncy ICEMAN cut from Drake. The beat is exactly the same, but Shimmy adds some more growly and drowsy charisma to the instrumental. Also, the bars reflect on hard work, relationship woes, luxurious lifestyles, and everything in between that reflects his rise in hip-hop over the past few years. After all, this freestyle follows Loe’s collaboration with Drizzy “I’m Spent,” which appeared on the 6ix God’s R&B-centric project HABIBTI. It’s a highlight from that tracklist, and this “Little Birdie” freestyle is a welcome addition to that.

Release Date: June 20, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Little Birdie (Freestyle)

They never seen a thousand songs just on the hard drive,
I grab a mic and get them back, this ain’t no archive,
Don’t do no talking, call up and go get my star five,
These n***as faking, ain’t no gangsters, they just part-time

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SZA Blasts AI Music Platform Suno & Allegedly Calls Out Diplo’s Support Of It

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:47:17 +0000

Suno is one of the most popular platforms for AI music these days, and the general controversies around the use of the technology apply just as much to the company. SZA reportedly took to her Instagram burner page to call the platform out and accuse Diplo of having equity in the company and training the model to replicate Black music without input from the artists themselves.

“lonno who needs to hear this but diplo has equity in suno and is actively attempting to train it on the best and brightest black minds of writers and producers,” the singer allegedly wrote, according to OnThinIce on Twitter. “We make up 13% of the American population yet influence the world w our sound and perspective. I AINT HEARD A WHITE AI SONG YET…We have no protection in legislature
medical or creative. The easiest to steal from.”

However, she did explicitly call out the practice of AI music via an IG Story on her main page. “Jus checked and music Ai has Trained off 238 of my songs,” the “TELEKINESIS” artist wrote. “Im certain some unreleased. If your a musician and you support this degenerate s**t? Your disgusting and there’s NOTHING YOU COULD EVER SAY TO ME TO MAKE THIS OKAY. I hope u have the life u deserve.”

SZA’s Stance Against AI

SZA via her main IG story. https://t.co/ieB8IcY85R pic.twitter.com/Gax1LMd5cO
— OnThinIce (@OnThinlce) June 20, 2026

SZA has previously called out AI technology, specifically its environmental impact due to its abundant use of resources via massive data centers. “AI is killing and polluting Black and Brown cities,” she expressed on social media. “None of you care ‘cause [you’re] codependent on a machine. Have a great life.”

Other artists have made similar condemnations, including a recent post from Tyler, The Creator about AI data centers in Georgia. “the growth of water contamination is insane,” he wrote on IG. “shocked how this is even a convo but of course every official looks out for their own pocket linings. we as a whole might be too p***y and selfish to burn s**t down and will just keep scrolling and scrolling and scrolling. me included.”

Diplo hasn’t publicly addressed this alleged call-out from SZA at press time. We will see if a wider conversation comes of this debacle.

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