If you’ve been following the rollout of Rocky’s much anticipated fourth album, you probably remember that he’s basically been teasing this since its release on January 16. Although, the most recent update we got on its whereabouts was in early March via AWGE as well.

“EVERYONE DONE DROPPING NOW? ROLLOUT #2 LOADING…” they said on March 8. Given how many big-ticket rappers were unleashing projects, it seems Rocky wanted to let the dust settle to give himself a chance to dominate the market again.

We will see if he can replicate that success too, or at least most of it. For context, Don’t Be Dumb maintained the best first-day streaming numbers for a rapper on Spotify for two months. J. Cole was close but wasn’t able to surpass the 35.4 million total plays.

Kanye West supposedly hit 50 million in 24 hours according to its distributor, gamma. However, before this correction, Ye’s Bully achieved a mark of 33.2 million.

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What Can Fans Expect On The Don’t Be Dumb Deluxe?

Regardless of who holds the crown between him and Rocky, the latter still showed out after an eight-year drought. Moreover, DBD climbed to the top of the charts after its first sales week, moving 123,000 equivalent units.

There’s a good chance A$AP Rocky can achieve more success, especially based on what we know about the deluxe. During his interview with The Joe Budden Podcast, the Harlem native revealed that mainstream hitmakers like Metro Boomin and Mike WiLL Made-It will be behind the boards for some of the songs.

Speaking of superstar talent, there will be a lot of features, with partner Rihanna potentially in the fold. Overall, he described this disc as “conventional” so expect some more trap and pop rap cuts.

As for when it will drop exactly, that remains to be seen. We of course know May is the month, but the day is a mystery. There’s a chance it arrives on the 22nd though. That would be the Friday before his DBD tour gets underway on the 27th. But that’s if he chooses to drop it on “New Music Friday” as the 27th is a Wednesday.

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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson told the outlet on Monday: “I don’t think he should be performing at the music festival, but I can’t comment on specific individual cases that will be considered in line with immigration rules. But there is no place for that kind of hatred, bigotry, or antisemitism from him or from anyone else.”

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The update comes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer already criticized the music festival’s decision to platform West on Sunday. “It is deeply concerning Kanye West has been booked to perform at Wireless despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism,” Starmer said. “Antisemitism in any form is abhorrent and must be confronted firmly wherever it appears. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure Britain is a place where Jewish people feel safe.”

Several sponsors have already pulled out of supporting Wireless Festival, including Pepsi, Rockstar Energy, and more. “Pepsi has decided to withdraw its sponsorship of Wireless Festival,” the company said in a statement on Sunday.

Kanye West’s Apology

Kanye West published a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal, earlier this year. At the time, he took accountability for his years of controversial and antisemitic actions. “I lost touch with reality. Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret,” he wrote in the piece. “In that fractured state, I gravitated toward the most destructive symbol I could find, the swastika, and even sold T-shirts bearing it.” The latest drama comes after he took the stage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, last week.

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His lawyer, Bradford Cohen, shared a new statement about the case with XXL today (April 6).

“We are still evaluating the alleged evidence against Mr. Williams, Jr. at this time,” it begins. “After the bond hearing on Mr. Williams Sr. and the testimony we reviewed, it appears that there is a significant gap in the statements made by the government and the actual evidence. As such, we have been reviewing those issues in anticipation of Mr. Williams, Jr. bond hearing.”

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Reactions To Pooh Shiesty & Gucci Mane Case

These latest developments have earned mixed reactions from social media users. While many are siding with Gucci Mane after hearing how everything allegedly played out, others have turned on him. Recently, for example, one inmate went viral for sharing a video of himself tossing Gucci Mane’s book over a ledge because he allegedly cooperated with law enforcement.

DJ Akademiks, on the other hand, recently admitted that he’d do the same thing if he were in Gucci Mane’s shoes.

“I’m going to be honest here,” he said during a livestream. “It appears that all of these guys cooperated and identified these people as being ‘present during the offense.’ Gucci and the cameraman identified his Instagram account as @Ceobig30. So, with all due respect here. No diss to Gucci, I love you, Gucci. Don’t know if you’re taking the stand. But Gucci’s doing the identification. He’s doing what I would do.”

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“I was elected by my district, and it’s my job to make sure I can answer those tough questions for them,” Jackson told KTAL, clarifying that he doesn’t take issue with the donation in general. “I was just trying to fill in the gap, to make sure that they have a fair shot, at the current funding that was on the table and possibly future funding he may or may not decide to give to Shreveport.”

On Friday, G-Unity Foundation published a statement on Instagram addressing the drama. “We work with and in Communities, we provide direct support to At-Risk Youth and we partner with reputable 501(c)(3) foundations nationwide including the philanthropic arms of ten (10) Professional Sports Teams in the NBA, NFL, MLB and the NHL,” the statement read. “We would love nothing more than for G-Unity to inspire philanthropists to connect with local 501 (c)(3) charities in need of financial support in Shreveport and beyond.”

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50 Cent’s Involvement In Shreveport

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Earlier in the week, 50 Cent posted his own personal message on Instagram. “I’m disappointed in how the political people in SHEREVPORT are responding to me making donations to 9 different nonprofits,” he wrote. “It feels negative maybe I just don’t do that again! Nobody’s gonna let you tell them what to do with their money. WTF.”

50 Cent has been working in Shreveport for years. He operates his G-Unit Film & Television Studios out of the area. Back in January, he and his organization pledged to invest more than $124 million into an entertainment space in the downtown neighborhood.

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Pooh Shiesty’s lawyer, John Helms, addressed his client’s case in an interview following the arrest. “The government tries to characterize this as a dispute over money between Lontrell and his record label, but in this business, things are very often not what they seem, and people’s motivations are very often not what they seem,” he explained.

All of this has earned big reactions from fans. Many have even turned on Gucci Mane amid allegations that he “snitched” on Pooh Shiesty. In one clip, shared by No Jumper, an Atlanta inmate is seen throwing his copy of the Grammy-nominee’s book Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man over a ledge. Clearly, he’s no longer interested in supporting the hitmaker after these latest developments.

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Did Gucci Mane Snitch On Pooh Shiesty?

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The clip surfaces shortly after DJ Akademiks shared his take on the allegations, admitting that if he were in Gucci Mane’s shoes, he’d identify the individuals allegedly responsible for the kidnapping.

“They all identified Wright [Big30’s real last name],” the internet personality claimed. “So, I’m going to be honest here. It appears that all of these guys cooperated and identified these people as being ‘present during the offense.’ Gucci and the cameraman identified his Instagram account as @Ceobig30. So, with all due respect here. No diss to Gucci, I love you, Gucci. Don’t know if you’re taking the stand. But Gucci’s doing the identification.”

“He’s doing what I would do,” he continued. “I ain’t gon’ lie, I’ll drop a dime on a n***a, bruh. Yo, that n***a live right here. ‘This is his girl right here?’ Yeah. ‘He f***ing this side b***h over here?’ Yup, yup. So shoutout to Gucci. So Gucci identified… Yo, this is crazy. I need a drink, man. Atlanta wilding right now.”

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In addition to Pepsi pulling out, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, criticized the music festival’s decision in a statement. “It is deeply concerning Kanye West has been booked to perform at Wireless despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism,” Starmer said. “Antisemitism in any form is abhorrent and must be confronted firmly wherever it appears. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure Britain is a place where Jewish people feel safe.”

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Several voices in politics are now calling for the U.K. government to block West from performing. Sajid Javid labeled the situation “disgraceful” in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “The organisers have a small window to still do the right thing and disinvite him. If they don’t, just like I did with hate preachers, I’m certain the Home Secretary will want to use her powers and block Kanye West from the UK,” he said.

Piers Morgan also weighed in, posting: “Shouldn’t even be a debate. Kanye’s Hitler-loving, Nazi-slathering, Jew-hating bullsh*t should be disqualifying for appearances at any music festival.”

Kanye West’s Apology

Kanye West published a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal, earlier this year. In doing so, he took accountability for his years of antisemitic actions. “I lost touch with reality. Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret,” he wrote in the piece. “In that fractured state, I gravitated toward the most destructive symbol I could find, the swastika, and even sold T-shirts bearing it.”

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This year, the organizers were able to field a great cast of singers, rappers, and producers, with the headliner being Don Toliver per Billboard. It’s a sensible selection as the Houston MC and vocalist has been having a massive 2026 thanks to OCTANE.

It’s his fifth studio album and it has routinely been selling tens of thousands of copies since releasing on January 30. OCTANE also became Don’s first number one project, moving 162,000 units overall in its first week.

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Joining Don T are perennial hitmakers in DJ Mustard, Kehlani, and Chase B. Baby J and Kitty Ca$h are also on the roster. As for the fashion retailer’s theme for this year, it’s centering around carnivals and is called “The Grand Revivre.”

For those wondering, “revivre” is French and is a verb that means to live again, whether that be revisiting past experiences or feeling revived.

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How Can You Attend Revolve Festival 2026?

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Iconic carnival games will be peppered throughout the site. For those interested in the fashion side of the Revolve Festival, their website will have an exclusive collection of pieces available for purchase.

Unfortunately, if you are someone who wants to attend, you’re most likely going to be out of luck. That’s because Revolve Festival is invite only.

Those who usually get to go are fashion designers, influencers, and loyal customers of Revolve.

Hopefully, those who cannot go will be able to watch a livestream or find clips from the one-night event on social media.

Last year’s main attractions were Lil Wayne, Tyga, and Cardi B.

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6ix9ine played Pooh Shiesty’s music during the stream, also claiming it wasn’t his idea to do so. “By the way, his label just paid us to do this sh*t,” he said with a laugh, as seen in a clip shared by Akademiks TV. “Like, basically trying to pay for his lawyer fees.”

This isn’t all he had to say about Pooh Shiesty’s case, either. He went on to discuss Gucci Mane’s alleged snitching, arguing that it was likely his best option. He accused Keyshia Ka’oir, Gucci’s wife, of cheating on him with Yo Gotti when he was behind bars.

“While Gucci Mane was locked up, his wife was being unfaithful to him,” he alleged. “She was f*cking Yo Gotti. […] Yeah, you tell, now you’re a f*cking victim.”

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6ix9ine Adin Ross Livestream

During the livestream, 6ix9ine also poked fun at artists like Playboi Carti and Young Thug for their own livestream appearances. He called them out for trying to act mysterious instead of actually promoting their work.

“Them n****s be over here acting like Rey Mysterio and sh*t,” he explained. “That n***a was tryna promote the n***** song, came out with the baby oil trying to act viral and sh*t. They called him a rat, and he literally froze. He literally froze. […] I walk sh*t down, n***a, f*ck is you talking about.”

He threw a jab at Lil Durk, too, who labeled him a “rat” in the past. “Who is laughing now and crying later?” he asked. “You see how the same thing they threw at me?”

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The LSU alumna, still just 23, is bringing more youth and a consistent double-double threat to the Dream. Last season, Angel Reese actually upped her rebounding average to 12.6, after a 12.0 average during her first run in the league. Both were league-best marks over those two years.

She was everything to the Chicago Sky, despite another abysmal season (10-34) last year. The forward led the WNBA in double-doubles with 23 and tallied 14.7 points and 3.7 assists per contest.

Reese sounds eager to join a roster that went 30-14, the third-best record in the league. The Dream made the playoffs as a result, but unfortunately lost in the first round to the Indiana Fever. They also have tremendous guard play with Allisha Gray (fourth in MVP voting in 2025) and Rhyne Howard. 

In a statement she said, “I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the Atlanta Dream organization. I’m focused on continuing to grow my game, competing at the highest level, connecting with the fans, and giving everything I’ve got to the Dream.”

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Angel Reese Suggested She Wanted Out From The Chicago Sky

But while it’s an exciting time for the two-time All-Star, she may need to rebuild her reputation a bit. That’s because of some divisive comments she made about the Chicago Sky’s direction and her teammates.

After failing to reach the postseason for the second consecutive year, Reese expressed her frustrations about their guard situation and what she saw as an overall lack of talent per ESPN. “I’m not settling for the same sh*t we did this year,” Reese told the Chicago Tribune in September. “We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That’s a nonnegotiable for me. I’m willing and wanting to play with the best.”

She added in part, “I’d like to be here for my career, but if things don’t pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me. But while I am here, I’m going to try to stay open-minded about what I have here and maximize that as much as I can.”

The Chicago Sky felt her statements were “detrimental to the team” and led to her effectively being shut down for the last handful of games. Reese did apologize but this effectively ended her relationship with the organization. Still, they “wish Angel all the best in her next chapter.”

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“I’ve learned that everybody who has talked sh*t about me has an opinion until they’re in your situation,” 6ix9ine says. “Pooh Shiesty is now in a situation, Gucci Mane is now in a situation, Lil Durk is now in a situation.”

From there, he brings up Durk’s contribution to Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later.” “Who is laughing now and crying later?” he asks. “You see how the same thing they threw at me?” On the song, Durk raps: “Can you not play that lil’ boy in the club? ‘Cause we do not listen to rats.”

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Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Case

Lil Durk has been behind bars since his arrest in 2024, when authorities charged him with murder-for-hire. They alleged that he orchestrated the attempted murder of Quando Rondo two years prior. He has pleaded not guilty.

Earlier this month, Durk discussed how being in jail has impacted his mental health in a post on social media. “I just wanna give y’all an update on my mental, my mind state. I’ve just been reading and getting into these books, just working on my patience,” he said. He further cited Elaine Brown, Fred Hampton, and the works of other “revolutionaries who been through something and stand for something that a lot of people don’t know of or forgot about.”

He continued: “It’s just been sitting on my heart lately to just save this generation, save these kids. They don’t deserve it. I’m just tired of being a pawn for the culture. Just entertaining it and being ignorant. I wanna change the world around to being positive… For these kids, we gotta be their heroes. They gotta look up to us in a positive way. A lot of people ain’t gonna like it. If you can’t make money off of it, they ain’t gonna like it.”

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