“North boutta show people why she’s Ye’s daughter ,” one fan writes. “She has Ye’s ear for samples man this is amazing,” another claims. Someone else says, “Can’t wait .”

News of North’s latest teaser arrives just a couple of days after she unveiled a snippet of another unreleased song. It features a sample of her father Kanye West’s 2008 808s & Heartbreak track, “Coldest Winter.”

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When Is Kanye West Dropping BULLY?

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North isn’t the only one in the family with new music on the way, either. Ye is also currently gearing up to drop his twelfth studio album, BULLY. Earlier this month, billboards promoting the LP were spotted in Los Angeles. One of them featured the date March 27, 2026, leading many to believe that’s when they can expect to finally hear the long-awaited project.

Before that, Rolling Stone reported that the album would drop on March 20. They also reported that it would include themes of “remorse, memory, ego, faith, and consequence.” Moreover, it was pointed out that BULLY is not supposed to be an apology of any kind, but instead a documentation of Ye’s personal experiences.

For those who don’t recall, he took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal earlier this year to apologize to those he’s hurt over the years. According to him, his hateful tirades were a result of his bipolar disorder, and he’s now getting professional help.

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In the video, the crew talks about how folks like 50 Cent and Akademiks are trying to master the social media algorithm with their trolling and trash talk. However, Ebro and Rosenberg home in on the latter and discuss how he’s essentially bashing radio hosts like them because he wanted to be “accepted” deep down.

After hearing Rosenberg make that claim, all Akademiks can do is sigh apathetically before letting the rest of the clip play.

Rosenberg goes on to say that Ak did want to be a DJ, but that career path didn’t pan out. He admits he’s doing great now and says folks like him may have been too harsh on the streamer and that’s why he’s beefing with Ebro and etc.

However, where things escalate is when Ebro chimes in. “He also just doesn’t have a social life. He can’t really go outside like that. I think that’s sad…”

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DJ Akademiks & Ebro’s Beef

He continues, “It’s sad that you’re seen like a alcholic, degenerate loser who can’t go outside. Like that hurts my feelings for you.” Shockingly, Akademiks didn’t pause the video again. Instead, all he did was crack a smirk while showing off his assumed alcoholic beverage to the camera.

In the closing moments of the clip, Ebro claims he wasn’t trying to be mean. He claims that he’s just heard narratives about him regarding his drinking habits and crash outs on social media.

Moreover, Ebro believes because he goes on these vulgar rants, he thinks he’s afraid to leave his house unless he’s got security.

Overall, this just adds another layer to their fiery history and one that should do nothing but continue their beef. Akademiks did respond to Ebro and the crew, dismissing their ratings on the radio, explaining that streaming is king. He explains that’s why The Breakfast Club and Netflix are linking up.

Moreover, he responded to Ebro directly, challenging him to a one-on-one debate about anything. “I really think you’re, number one, full of yourself. Number two, it’s been shown that you’re just not that entertaining and you’re just behind the times. I rarely do this, but I’m down. Me and you, you can come to my studio if you want to and we can debate any topic. You don’t gotta send me the topics, just sit in front of me,” 

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As expected, social media users have a lot of feelings about the upcoming battle and are making them known. “Tyrese finna wash,” one Instagram commenter predicts. “Tank is gonna cook Tyrese,” another claims. Someone else simply says, “Need Ginuwine to do a halftime show.”

Chatter about a potential Verzuz battle between the two icons began all the way back in 2022. At the time, Tank appeared on the Drink Champs podcast, where he revealed that he and his former groupmate used to face off with vocal runs in an attempt to prove themselves.

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Hit-Boy & Mike WiLL Made-It “Verzuz”

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“It was a run for run…Tyrese will tell you we went run for run on an EOL, ‘Elements of Life,’ video shoot,” he recalled. “We went note for note, and I said, ‘This is why I’m different.’ And he said, ‘Oooh,’ and that’s when he became my friend.”

It didn’t take long for Tyrese to respond. In an Instagram comment, he set the record straight. “Dear King Vocal let me be very very clear I don’t want NOOOOOO smoke on vocals,” he wrote. “When it comes to HIT vs HITS…I want all the smoke but I’m still not doing a Verzus with you cause you’re my brother…So we’re clear…I have no idea why the game want us to battle but I get it…”

Clearly, things have changed since then, and fans can’t wait to see who comes out on top. The Verzuz will follow a battle between Hit-Boy & Mike WiLL Made-It, which took place this January. It featured guest appearances from the likes of Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, Juicy J, and more.

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A couple of days ago, the Freebandz CEO posted a photo dump to his Instagram with the caption, “Nothing leakin the whole world tweakin. Album Mode [eagle emoji].” As his upload suggests, there have been some rampant rumors that his upcoming tape is already being shared early.

In fact, there are supposedly 150 songs that were a part of this mass leak.

He seems to confirm that there is indeed someone or some group people doing just that. However, according to Fewtch, they are songs that won’t make the album. “I’m only speaking on the studio recordings that someone secretly recorded and put out of songs that’s NOT on my album,” he tweeted per Kurrco.

The trap rap superstar doubles down on that with this other tweet. “I haven’t had anyone around in the studio lately putting the album together.” He adds, “I don’t know who’s recording songs from their phone and putting them out.”

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Is Future Going To Be On ICEMAN?

But amidst all of this confusion, the WE DON’T TRUST YOU rapper is giving his fans peace of mind that this offering will be of elite quality. “Not throwing anything, hoping it sticks. I know for sure this album is [rocket emoji].”

Interestingly and excitedly, this isn’t the only development regarding new Future music as of late. Elsewhere, folks like Charlamagne Tha God have inside sources telling him that the Atlanta icon has a guest appearance on Drake’s ICEMAN.

Of course, this could be quite a celebratory moment as the What a Time To Be Alive collaborators have been at odds. When their feud started exactly is up for debate but there’s no doubt things took a turn for the worse in 2024.

That of course was the year he and another fellow former collaborator of Drake’s, Metro Boomin, linked with Kendrick Lamar for “Like That.” In turn, that song reignited the feud between the Compton and Toronto artists, giving us a legendary run of diss tracks in the process.

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Spurlock is going to be making her NASCAR ARCA Menards Series debut at Hickory Motor Speedway on March 28th. This is the ARCA East season-opener, and it is a special achievement for Spurlock. She is set to become the first black woman to compete in a NASCAR ARCA Menards series race.

Spurlock will be driving for Garage 66 & MBM Motorsports in a Ford Mustang owned by Carl Long. She will be sponsored by Foxtecca and will be racing alongside some of NASCAR’s top prospects.

“This moment means everything to me,” Spurlock said. “Since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamed of racing in NASCAR. I’ve worked so hard for this, so many opportunities that have come and gone, but now I’m really here, and I’m ready. I’m excited to build my race craft and learn, and hopefully make it to the Cup level.”

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Dystany Spurlock To Debut At Hickory

This is a significant development for NASCAR, which has actively worked on becoming a more diverse sport over the last decade or so. With other black drivers like Rajah Caruth and Lavar Scott climbing the ranks, Spurlock is someone who has great potential.

“Dystany competing in the ARCA Series is more than a milestone; it presents an exciting opportunity for NASCAR’s development pipeline,” NASCAR’s Vice President of Growth, Engagement & Inclusion, Brandon Thompson, explained. “Having a world record holder from another discipline join the series speaks to the sport’s continued growth and ability to appeal to a wide range of motorsports fans.”

Overall, ARCA is NASCAR’s top development series for young drivers. If Spurlock is successful, her path would include the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and finally, the ultimate goal, the NASCAR Cup Series.

Going from drag racing to stock car racing will be quite the adjustment. However, Spurlock appears eager to show people what she can do.

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“I love that A.I. is what it is,” he explained. “I love to be able to stand right next to whoever A.I. is […] and I know I’m still better.”

Lil Wayne went on to recall using A.I. to generate a few verses, just to see what the results would be. “They all sucked,” he admitted. The hitmaker says this only validated his belief that the technology could never replace him. He added that those in fear of losing their jobs to A.I. should simply focus on becoming better at whatever it is they do.

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Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter” 20th Anniversary Tour

Lil Wayne’s take on A.I. comes just a couple of days after he announced that he’ll be hitting the road again in honor of the 20th anniversary of his iconic Tha Carter series. He’ll be joined by special guests 2 Chainz and The Game.

The tour is scheduled to begin at the end of June with a performance in Bangor, Maine. Lil Wayne will go on to perform in cities like Chicago, Long Beach, Denver, Fort Worth, and more. He’ll wrap things up in October with a stop in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The upcoming anniversary tour will follow the trek around North America that he went on last year in support of his fourteenth studio album, Tha Carter VI. That time around, he stopped in Toronto, Detroit, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta, among other cities. Tyga, Belly Gang Kushington, NoCap, and Hot Boys joined him as supporting acts.

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While the artist certainly has his fair share of bangers, he also has some songs for the ladies. For instance, he has the song “Institution,” which is a love song of sorts. In this song, he is speaking to the woman back home who is playing around with other men while he’s locked up.

It is a song that fans are always eager to hear live, and this past week, Kodak didn’t disappoint. However, his new performance of the song is certainly drawing some attention, thanks to his very own DJ. The viral clip below is the perfect example of why this is the case.

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Kodak Black Performs “Institution”

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As soon as Kodak starts singing the lyrics to “Institution,” the DJ yells out “somebody pull their titties out.” This got a pretty sizeable reaction from the crowd. Whether or not anyone actually did it, is something that we are unsure of at this time.

On social media, Akademiks’ Instagram account referred to the DJ as a “gooner.” Of course, this is internet slang for someone who is a bit too horny. Ultimately, it was a pretty funny clip, and one that serves as a nice little reminder of why Kodak Black shows are must-see these days.

When it comes to Kodak and his music, we actually haven’t heard very much from him as of late. He dropped a new song called “Love Me Not” just a couple of days ago. However, it remains to be seen whether or not a new album is actually on the horizon.

Either way, the fans still love the artist, and they are hoping to hear something from him very soon.

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Chase B is not the only celebrity who has already secured a pair early. DJ Khaled also recently showed off his copy of the “Alaska” ahead of the April 3 release. Two major cultural figures pulling strings to get this shoe early tells you exactly how significant this drop is. The hype around this release is clearly building at every level.

The photo showed the shoe sitting alongside the modernism magazine that comes included with the release. Virgil’s sketches and drawings are featured throughout the zine as part of the full package. The attention to detail in how this drop is being presented goes beyond a standard sneaker release. This is being treated like an art object from start to finish.

The official drop date is April 3 for everyone else. The V.A.A. World’s Fair events including ComplexCon Hong Kong will offer earlier access. Demand for this pair is only going to grow between now and then. April 3 cannot come fast enough.

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Air Jordan 1 Off White

The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” is a near-exact recreation of the original 2018 all-white release. The shoe features Abloh’s signature design language including a deconstructed Swoosh and his iconic “AIR” text in quotation marks on the midsole.

Also the all-white tumbled leather upper has a deliberately raw, surgical quality that makes every detail feel intentional. Further, orange and blue zip ties reference the original Off-White aesthetic without carrying the brand name itself.

This release is branded “V.A.A. for Nike” marking a new chapter for the Abloh estate. The shoe comes packaged in a clear zip bag alongside a book filled with Virgil’s original sketches. It is one of the most meaningful sneaker releases of 2026.

Also the retail price of these will be $230 when they are released.

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It comes in the form of a coordinated social media stunt on the part of the rapper’s affiliates. Caught by Bars, a handful of his associates like TVGUCCI, SURF BOARD WAVE, and Kai (not Cenat) changed their Instagram profile pictures to diamonds.

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Of course, with diamonds and diamond jewelry commonly being referred to as “ice,” there’s an obvious connection to the album’s title. It’s worth noting that Kai’s PFP has been this image for a little bit, but TVGUCCI and SURF BOARD WAVE’s were just changed.

GUCCI also made a post about this diamond and Drake’s ICEMAN, all but suggesting the album is moments away from dropping. “ICEMAN (exclamation marks) FREEZE THE WORLD,” he wrote.

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Is Future On ICEMAN?

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Thanks to this social media activity, folks are now wondering if this diamond picture will be the cover for ICEMAN. Some seem down for it, especially given Drizzy’s recent history of mediocre covers. Others can’t help but notice the similarities to the artwork of his and Future’s 2015 collaborative mixtape, What a Time To Be Alive.

Speaking of which, Pluto has been heavily rumored to be on this forthcoming LP. Notable hip-hop media members such as Charlamagne Tha God and Mal from New Rory & Mal have been leading that charge.

Fans have certainly been excited since hearing this alleged truth. But folks like DJ Akademiks and Joe Budden are either skeptical or not paying too much attention to it. Overall, it seems like the insiders just want to have the album on their hands and let the music do all of the talking.

Akademiks expressed that sentiment after hearing about said beef squashing collab. “I don’t know if he’s on the album. Let’s just wait and see,” he said on a recent livestream.

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During this conversation, Shyne and Ma$e spoke about their relationship with Brandy. Cam’ron and the two other men made some snide remarks, and it was all very inappropriate. Subsequently, Ray J was upset and offered up some harsh words directed at the three men involved. He even threatened to get physically violent.

With all of this misinformation circulating online, Brandy hopped on Instagram and delivered the truth about the situation.

“In the late 90’s, I had a platonic friendship with rapper Shyne,” Brandy wrote. “In an unfortunate turn of events, that friendship is now being mischaracterized as ‘we dated.’ Unequivocally, we did not! I’m not sure why an untrue narrative about a scope of what was a friendship more than 20-years ago is being reshaped during his current media interviews.”

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Brandy Releases A Statement

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Brandy then went on to promote her memoir Phases, which is set to drop on March 31st. As Brandy explains, this book is going to explain everything she’s gone through, in her own words. She also told Ray J to back off, noting that she never asked for his help in defending her.

“People telling their version of my story is why I am releasing my upcoming memoir “PHASES.” It’s time to tell my truth and debunk many of the misnomers that people think they know about my life,” she continued.
 
Additionally, I rarely release statements and typically ignore stories about me in the headlines even when they’re false. But when I do decide to standup for myself, I handle things on my own. While I love my brother Ray J, I don’t condone or support the messages he’s shared on social media and have not asked him to defend me in any form.”

Needless to say, Brandy is sick of people discussing her behind her back. The false narratives have ran their course, and now, she is looking to tell her story, her way.

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