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HIGH+RISK – Album by $NOT

Alexander Cole — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:04:51 +0000

$NOT is an artist who has been around for a hot minute. His longevity has been impressive to watch, especially as his fanbase continues to show up and show out for him. On Friday, he dropped HIGH+RISK, a 13-track album that $NOT handles all by himself. The songs themselves have laid-back trap production, with $NOT delivering equally laid-back flows. It is the style that has helped him grow into the artist he is today. He clearly has a knack for songs in this sort of register, and fans will be impressed with what he has managed to cook up.

Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist from HIGH + RISK

HIGH + RISK
CANT+LET+THEM+RUIN+ME
PRESS+DELETE
PLAYA$+ONLY
GET+OUT+MY+WAY
LOCKED+IN
RESPECT+ME
TEACH+EM+HOW+TO+BE+TOP+RANK
AN+ELEGANT+HOMICIDE
PO+TION
I+HATE+YOU
FREAKY+FROG
YOU+LYING

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What Are The Odds – Album by Jorja Smith

Alexander Cole — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:38:09 +0000

R&B songstress Jorja Smith is going in an interesting direction on her new album, What Are The Odds. With this project, we get Jorja Smith singing over drums that are characteristic of the British electronic scene. This makes for a more pop-oriented album that plays into some of Smith’s best instincts as an artist. It’s an album where Smith’s voice is allowed to shine, all while showcasing her true pop appeal. The artist is coming into her own, which makes What Are The Odds a must-listen.

Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: R&B, Pop

Tracklist for What Are The Odds

For Life
What Are The Odds
What’s Done Is Done
This City (ft. Devlin)
Pretend
The Way It Was
I Lied, You Lied
Dancing
Alive ft. Wizkid
Young Heart
Make It Your Home
When It Gets Like That

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Drake Rents Out Toronto Castle For A Date With Pinkchyu

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:38:04 +0000

Drake is once again juggling a lot of things at once, balancing new music rumors with a date with his “20v1” winner. Goth Internet personality Pinkchyu charmed him a lot during his speed dating segment recently, and it led to him reportedly renting out a nearly 200,000 square-foot castle for a date.

According to TMZ, Drizzy arranged for a date between him and Pinkchyu at Toronto’s Casa Loma, a massive castle he reportedly flew her out for. Per a source who reportedly spoke to the outlet, they pretty much had the 98-room property to themselves. For the sushi date, the castle reportedly shut down entirely save for security, a bartender, and a server.

This follows Drake and Pinkchyu’s viral livestream moments during their “20v1” time. She ended up being the winner of his biggest affection, and he promised her he would buy her mother a house. TMZ spoke with Pinkchyu last week, and she said the 6ix God is fulfilling that promise.

Even with trolls and haters clowning this whole saga, it’s heartening to see this dynamic wasn’t just for the cameras. After all, some of these stories die down quick after they get their viral play.

Drake & Pinkchyu Reactions

EXCLUSIVE: Drake rents out Toronto castle for date with "Goth Baddie" Pinkchyu.

Take a look: https://t.co/npLMEC4R8S pic.twitter.com/8MW1zZLAYh
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 20, 2026

Drake certainly went viral with his Pinkchyu interactions, leading to a lot of debate and reactions from the hip-hop world and beyond. Charlamagne Tha God, for example, was one of a few media figures who clowned the dynamic, saying the Toronto superstar’s choice of Pinkchyu shows “how white he is.”

Drizzy barking at Pinkchyu also led to a lot of memes and amused reactions, and seems to be driving the negative reception to the segment. But these are just fans debating over image and aesthetics, as most folks just found it to be a funny moment.

Drake clearly has a type, as he was quick to prove after these interactions hit the timeline. Now, he’s just following up on promises and further connecting with people he seeks to help and form friendships with. We’ll see if there are more castle rentals in the future or if the next step is a new house.

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GHETTO HIPSTER – Album by Thirteendegrees

Alexander Cole — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:26:03 +0000

Thirteendegrees is proving himself to be one of the most exciting new artists out right now, and his album GHETTO HIPSTER is further proof of what he can do. His songs contain gorgeous vocal samples that are chopped up like a Burial track. Meanwhile, he comes through with high-energy vocal performances that are reminiscent of vintage Young Thug. There is always a lot going on in these songs, but it never falters. His sound is cohesive, and while he pulls from different directions, he turns it into something that is very much his own.

Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for GHETTO HIPSTER

A GLOOMY MORNING
LORDZ NEVER WORRY
WHITE SOX CAPZ
PISTOLET
MEMBERSHIP
RIDICULOUZ
POETRY JAMZ
JEUNE OG
NORTHSIDE SYNONYMZ
DWNTWN LUV
LYRICZ
BRAND NEW
EMOTIONLEZZ ft. Trippie Redd
HIPSTER ENCORE
MICROPHONE FEIN
JOURNALISTIC

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The Game Makes Adrien Broner Apologize To Brandy & Rapper’s Mother

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:15:33 +0000

The Game may have been busy making The Documentary III, but he also tunes into the livestreaming world. He recently ran into Adrien Broner during a streamed party, the boxer who’s been making a name for himself as of late streaming with Deen The Great. On Deen’s stream, Game confronted Broner for his controversial interactions with siblings Brandy and Ray J while they were hanging out before Ray’s Orlando Brown boxing match.

For those unaware, AB had an awkward interaction with Brandy when he accused her of ignoring him when she greeted them upon arrival, which she denied. He had also seemingly shot his shot with her in addition to some other odd interactions which fans called him out over.

The California MC joined in on this during their time together on stream, scolding him for disrespecting the siblings. “Alright, again, I want to apologize again,” Adrien Broner remarked, as caught by dailyclips on Twitter. “I’m sorry to Brandy, I’m sorry to Ray J. I didn’t mean it like that.”

Then, The Game asked AB to apologize to Game’s mother as well, as she’s apparently a fan of the streams. “And sorry to Miss Lynette,” Broner expressed.

The Documentary III

The Game presses Adrien Broner and makes him apologize to Brandy and his mother after feeling a type of way and disrespected of the way Adrien Broner was treating her when Drunk

“And then you disrespected Ray J when Brandy walking in”

“I didn’t that weren’t disrespect”… pic.twitter.com/js6sJJ8hAI
— dailyclips (@ddailyclips) August 21, 2026

Elsewhere, The Game is drawing conversation for The Documentary III, partly due to his references to Kendrick Lamar. Fans have been speculating about a potential feud between them for years now, although this tracklist doesn’t give bloodthirsty die-hards any significant new material.

Rather, the references on the tracklist seem to be more about confidence, representing Los Angeles, and eschewing picking sides against Drake. Still, there will probably be a lot more debate about these topics moving forward.

As for the boxer and streamer, Adrien Broner is facing legal trouble, as he recently received a sexual battery lawsuit from a woman named Havana Saint. He and his legal team denied these accusations, and we will see how they play out in court.

This interaction with the Compton MC shows how Broner’s viral antics and on-stream behavior has effects beyond its physical and online limitations. That reputation carries through, and folks want to see him do better with the large platform he enjoys.

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PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) [10-Year Edition] – Album by PARTYNEXTDOOR

Alexander Cole — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:15:08 +0000

PARTYNEXTDOOR is one of those R&B artists who always knows how to set a mood. His first three albums are regarded as classics by his fanbase, and today, P3 is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In fact, Party has dropped a 10-year edition of the album. It features three new songs, including “Some Of Your Love,” “Routine Rouge,” and “You Made It.” These are songs that fans had wanted for a while; it is cool to see them finally getting a release. If you are a PND fan, you can’t help but be excited about this.

Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: R&B

Tracklist for PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 [10-YEAR EDITION]

High Hopes
Don’t Run
Nobody
Not Nice
Only U
Don’t Know How
Problems & Selfless
Temptations
Spiteful
Joy
You’ve Been Missed
Transparency
Brown Skin
1942
Come and See Me feat. Drake
Nothing Easy to Please
Some of Your Love
Routine Rouge
You Made It

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The Price Of Fame – Album by Skilla Baby

Alexander Cole — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:51:33 +0000

Detroit rapper Skilla Baby has amassed a sizeable fanbase in just a few short years. His consistency has been impressive to watch, and everything he has done has culminated in his debut album, The Price Of Fame. This 22-track album has some big names on it. Nas, Bryson Tiller, and Chris Brown are all featured on it. Meanwhile, Skilla Baby himself is focused as ever, delivering stories about his life and the challenges he has faced. It is an album that is deeply personal, and you can see by the title that Skilla Baby feels like there have been some difficult sacrifices along the way. It’s an album we definitely think you should check out.

Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for The Price Of Fame

“Baptism Sunday”
“God’s Favorite”
“For SurE”
“Standing on It”
“London Ting”
“LoganGPT (Skit)”
“Show Me Love”
“GYSM”
“Tough Guy (Skit)”
“Face Card” (feat. Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller)
“Ain’t Enough”
“May 22nd (Skit)”
“No Tears”
“The Suits (Skit)”
“Respect My Gangsta” (feat. Nas)
“Paranoid”
“Dear Mama”
“Product of My Environment”
“Be Me”
“The Price of Fame”
“Strength In Numbers” (feat. Erica Campbell)
“He Never Left”

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Drake’s FOMO Post Sparks New Album Theories

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:44:10 +0000

Drake has been having one of the best years of his career so far when it comes to commercial dominance and cultural resonance, but it seems like he still might want more. That’s because of a new Instagram post he let off just a few hours ago at press time, which has fans thinking a new album could be on the way.

Earlier today (Friday, August 21), Drizzy posted a picture on Instagram of a simple message on the back of what seems to be a CD case. “FEAR OF MISSING OUT,” the message read, and he captioned the post with a film camera emoji.

While this is an incredibly vague hint that could mean a whole bunch of things, some die-hards immediately assumed we would get another LP soon. After all, Drake already dropped his ICEMAN trilogy in 2026, so the idea of one other project isn’t that wild.

But that prolific release is what led other fans to react to this interpretation more skeptically. Maybe this is more of a reference to upcoming music videos or some other endeavor on the way. At the end of the day, we will just have to wait and see.

Drake’s “No Brakes”

Drake teasing new music via IG?

"FEAR OF MISSING OUT"

"FOMO 2026"

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— Kurrco (@Kurrco) August 21, 2026

However, Drake did drop new music this week, which is another sign he might have more heat on the way. Specifically, it’s his feature on the new track “No Brakes,” which lands on The Documentary III from none other than The Game. This collab (and other bars on the album) immediately sparked Kendrick Lamar diss theories, but it seems like things are not so simple.

Elsewhere, Drake is expanding his live music endeavors with a second HISTORY location in Ottawa. He opened the first iteration of the concert venue in Toronto five years ago, and he thanked Live Nation for going on this journey with him.

With that in mind, the 6ix God will have a lot on his mind this year. Whether or not another album is part of those plans is another, very unclear story. Yet at this point, another big release from the Toronto superstar this year doesn’t seem completely impossible.

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Trident – Song by Fetty P Franklin & Bandplay

Alexander Cole — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:38:17 +0000

Charlotte, North Carolina artist Fetty P Franklin has been having himself an exceptionally busy year. On September 4, his work ethic will continue to be on full display with the album Let The Band Play. This is a collaboration with producer Bandplay, and their first single, “Trident,” was released on Friday. As you can imagine, this song has hard production from Bandplay, who is not afraid to play into Fetty P’s strengths. Again, Fetty P Franklin drops hard verses, and he keeps his signature energy up. This all culminates in the perfect lead single for an album that we are excited about.

Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Let The Band Play

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Finna Drop (Tour) – Song by Rio Da Yung OG

Alexander Cole — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:19:52 +0000

Rio Da Yung OG is an artist fans are always excited to hear from. On September 11, the Flint, Michigan rapper will be releasing his new album, The World Is Yours. But first, the rapper has dropped off a new single, “Finna Drop (Tour).” This is exactly the kind of song that Rio’s fans want to hear. It is a track with hard production, hard bars, and Rio’s signature flow, which has given him that cult following. It is clear that Rio is as focused as ever. The prospect of a new album is exciting, and we will be tapped in as the release date approaches.

Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: The World Is Yours

Quotable Lyrics from Finna Drop (Tour)

Chrome Heart pants with some Ricks
Balenciaga shirt with the rips
It look like I got shot with a switch
All these damn hoes on my shit

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