Interestingly enough, there is one specific song on Take Care that has yet to make its way to Spotify. That song is “Hate Sleeping Alone,” which was a bonus track when the album first came out. Over the years, fans have had to go to YouTube to give it a listen. Oftentimes, these YouTube versions are mixed poorly or have compression issues.

Thankfully, Drake is giving his Spotify listeners a huge gift at midnight. “Hate Sleeping Alone” is finally coming to the platform in all of its high-fidelity glory.

While it is not a new song by any means, this is still a positive development for all of the Drake lovers out there. They now get to listen to one of his grails in perfect quality, and they don’t have to go out of their way to find it.

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Why Isn’t “Hate Sleeping Alone” On Spotify?

Since “Hate Sleeping Alone” was a bonus track, it never got proper distribution on DSPs. Apple Music has had the song for a while now, although it never found its way over to Spotify.

Excluding bonus tracks from streaming services is common practice. It’s up to the artist to decide if they want to keep bonus tracks exclusive to physical releases, or if they want to give the fans a bone.

At first, Drake chose the former. However, it is a special occasion, and now, all of his fans will be eating come Friday.

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LVRN is asking the court to dismiss her complaint and award damages at trial. It also insists it never acted in “bad faith.”

The counterclaim targets three revenue streams. LVRN wants 15 percent of income from business deals it helped secure, plus 20 percent of her songwriting performance royalties. It also says Walker stopped sending its seven percent share of her 2026 Finally Over It tour earnings after initially paying it.

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What Is Summer Walker’s Legal Dispute With LVRN About?

Walker sued in August over a contract she signed in September 2017. She accuses the Atlanta label of diverting money meant for touring, recording, marketing, and merchandise, and of keeping her in the dark about the finances.

She also claims she saw no revenue from merchandise sold through Amazon or a YouTube page that used her name and likeness. Her goal is a ruling that ends the agreement entirely.

Her attorney, Keith Moten, had not responded to a request for comment when the report went live.

This is not the only front. Walker is also battling Interscope, which sued in October seeking at least $50 million over recordings it says she still owes.

The label argues her deal requires five studio albums and that Last Day of Summer and CLEAR do not count toward that total. Walker disputes those claims. She is trying to exit the recording contract under California’s seven-year rule.

A hearing in the Los Angeles case is set for April 15.

The stakes are high for both camps. Over It, Still Over It, and Finally Over It form the core of her catalog, and LVRN helped build that run. The label, which also represents 6lack, now distributes through The Orchard while keeping its Interscope partnerships.

For now, a judge will have to untangle who owes what, and the answer could reshape one of R&B’s most closely watched careers.

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After another round of comments from Dame Dash, Cam decided to respond with full force. On the latest Talk With Flee, Cam spoke about Dame’s finances with Sen City. This was prompted by Sen asking Cam if he really did give Dame a fake chain.

Cam then went on a lengthy rant in which he accused Dame Dash of hiding his money with his girlfriend Raquel. The It Is What It Is host believes Dame is only with her because she comes from a wealthy family and that she is helping him lay low from the IRS.

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Cam’ron Goes Off On Dame Dash And His Girlfriend Raquel

These are bold accusations, and they are beginning to make the rounds on social media. In the replies to Hip Hop Crown Nation on X, there are some fans calling Cam’ron a snitch.

“You ain’t being disrespectful, you’re being a f*cking rat smh,” one person wrote. “Is this ninja snitching to the cracka? TF is he doing?” wrote another. Someone else stated this was a “nasty” move.

Dame’s money troubles have been well documented. After all, his life rights were recently sold as part of an auction to help pay down his debts. With this latest allegation, Dame could find himself in trouble, all over again.

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The exclusive interview with Complex News was published Wednesday (Nov. 11) and is the 26-year-old’s first in nearly a decade. It arrives roughly a year after he was moved to state prison, following eight years in county jail.

Tay-K did not hedge when the song came up.

“I love that song, bro. I ain’t going to lie,” Tay-K said. “That’s just a song for real. I won’t let the fact that people try to wield it like a weapon at me in these courtrooms make me not like my art. That’s art and that should be viewed as art and nothing more, nothing less.”

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Why “The Race” Still Defines Tay-K’s Story

Tay-K released “The Race” while on the run from authorities, and he was apprehended the same month. The song still took off. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 70 and drew remixes from XXXTentacion, Lil Bibby, and Lil Yachty.

Its legacy turned darker in the courtroom. Prosecutors showed jurors the video, along with screenshots of Tay-K holding guns and throwing gang signs, during his murder trial. He was found guilty of murder and received a 55-year prison sentence.

His comments draw a line between creative work and criminal evidence. That debate has followed rap lyrics and videos into courtrooms for years.

The interview covered more than one song. Tay-K thanked Comethazine and called him the only rapper who has ever put money on his prison account. He also discussed what prison life has been like and why he feels “free” making music.

Music has become a bigger part of his days behind bars. He said he has been introduced to a wide variety of music in prison. That includes a newfound love for Olivia Rodrigo, plus Nirvana and Linkin Park.

Tay-K has also kept releasing new material from prison. He recently shared “SPOTLIGHT / INNER CHILD” which was a feature for Dominic Fike. For now, though, “The Race” remains the song most closely tied to his name, and he is making clear he will not disown it.

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The tech mogul was reportedly caught cheating on his wife with a Chinese intelligence asset. Furthermore, it was revealed that he was having a second affair with a subordinate.

There are now fears surrounding Huang’s business dealings with China. Given the state of the AI race right now, there is this worry in the United States that something nefarious could happen as a result of Huang’s alleged carelessness.

Despite the gravity of the situation, 50 Cent couldn’t help but make a joke. On Instagram, he posted an AI remix of the “P.I.M.P.” video, although instead of Snoop Dogg, it’s Jensen Huang.

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“Jensen don’t sweat it come be head of AI at G-Unit film & television,” 50 Cent said. “GLG GreenLightGang in full effect.”

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Is Jensen Huang Still The CEO of Nvidia?

Jensen Huang might want to take 50 Cent up on that offer. In the aftermath of his scandal, the CEO of Nvidia has decided to resign from his position. The company is in disarray, with stock prices plummeting.

For years, Nvidia was the stock that turned some traders into millionaires. Now, it is a sea of red on the markets, and Juang’s conduct is directly to blame for that.

What’s next for Huang remains to be seen. He is currently the subject of various Federal and legal investigations. The United States takes anything that has to do with China extremely seriously, and this is no exception.

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On Friday, however, we have been graced with a massive slate. For instance, Offset is coming through with GMFU. From there, Westside Gunn is dropping HEELMATIC, while Benny The Butcher slides through with A Friend Of Ours 2.

There is also a song from IDK and Eminem on the way, with production from J Dilla. That will certainly impress fans, and we are excited to hear it.

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What’s Dropping Tonight?

Albums & Songs Coming Tonight:

• Offset – GMFU
• Westside Gunn – HEELMATIC
• Benny The Butcher – A Friend of Ours 2
• Snoh Aalegra – Legendary Love
• Eminem – Infinite EP (Streaming)
• IDK & Eminem – Welcome (prod. J. Dilla)
• Tezzus – MØMMA BØYZ
• Danny Brown – Atrocity Exhibition (10 Year Anniversary Edition)
• Boldy James – Bentayga Genesis
• Ecco2k – Echo
• Babyface Ray – Unf*ckwithable 2
• Pz’ & Don Toliver – Subliminals (?)
• Wiz Khalifa – Cool
• Leon Thomas – Trophy
• Tay-K – #MonstersUnderMyBed
• Jane Remover – Frailty (Deluxe)
• ZelooperZ & Black Noi$e – Pin Breakers
• Rochelle Jordan – Disc 4 (EP)
• Noami Sharon – No Sleep In Paradise: Still Awake* (Deluxe)
• ericdoa – Música Divino
• Cardo Got Wings – Run 4 Your Life
• Belly Gang Kushington – GOOD DOPE SELL ITSELF

Let us know which of these albums or songs you will be listening to first, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Alvin Lewis, Lil Wayne’s tour bus driver, filed his lawsuit 10 years ago. Birdman and Cash Money Records were also named in the suit. However, they were removed by the Judge as well. Lewis alleges PeeWee Roscoe acted on behalf of Young Thug. Unfortunately, for Lewis, the court could not find sufficient evidence that this was the case.

Lewis’ attorney, Jeff Gewirtz, has made it clear that the former tour bus driver is looking to challenge the decision. The man maintains he has suffered emotional distress and lost wages as a result of the shooting.

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Young Thug, Birdman, YSL, & Cash Money Records Off the Hook

The tour bus shooting took place on April 26, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia, on Interstate 285. This was following Lil Wayne’s performance at the Compound nightclub. No one was injured in the shooting, although Lewis is adamant that the emotional toll was immense.

YSL Duke and PeeWee Roscoe remain on the lawsuit. At this time, a settlement has not been reached. However, there is a hearing in February of next year to decide when the trial will finally occur.

Young Thug and Birdman have yet to comment on their dismissal from the case.

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On Wednesday night, Akademiks was streaming, and it was here that he detailed a recent conversation he had with executives over at Capitol Records. Essentially, the commentator alleges that he received a phone call from someone at the label asking if the beef was “salvageable.”

The label had big plans to promote the album, including a late-night TV performance. This turned out to be The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, as Baby ended up performing “Dead Fresh.”

As for the central question of the phone call, Akademiks was brutally honest with the label. He told them that the relationship cannot be salvaged, and that he had zero interest in helping to promote the album.

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DJ Akademiks Refuses To End Lil Baby Beef

Throughout the clip above, Akademiks can be heard celebrating Baby’s supposed “flop.” Moreover, he began playing “Dead Fresh” and dancing along to it. In his mind, this was okay to do, seeing as though the album has flopped already.

It was an incredibly petty move from Akademiks, although it is not a surprising one. The streamer has consistently been going after Lil Baby over the past few years, and he was simply continuing the trend.

With Baby’s relevance beginning to decrease, Akademiks appears to be taking pride in all this. Ak has displayed this kind of pettiness with Meek Mill, and that is a beef that has gone on for over a decade. With that in mind, Baby’s label shouldn’t expect this to end, anytime soon.

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As it turns out, there is even more Eminem music on the horizon. IDK and Eminem were seen in the studio together. It was then revealed that IDK and Em’s collaboration is going to be coming soon. However, there is no release date right now.

What makes this collaboration even more exciting is that it is over J Dilla production. Despite both being from Detroit, Eminem has never rapped over J Dilla production before. This is an extremely exciting prospect for all of the Em fans out there. Meanwhile, IDK always delivers a unique artistic touch, and we can’t wait to see how he’s curated this.

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Eminem x IDK x J Dilla On The Way

New Music Friday is tomorrow. While we might not get the single tomorrow, we will at least be getting it soon. The image from the studio, as well as IDK’s cover art, suggests that the song is recorded, and things are ready to move.

UPDATE: Reports from Kurrco & NFR suggest the song is, indeed, coming out tomorrow, November 13.

50 Cent had previously suggested that Eminem was in the midst of working on a new album. This latest feature with IDK certainly proves that Em is in a creative mood right now.

Let us know what you expect from this single in the comments section below.

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It was reported on Wednesday that their teams are involved. Moreover, it was also revealed that shows in Los Angeles and Miami were being canceled. A reason was not given for these cancelations, but speculation most certainly ensued.

On The Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show, Ebro offered his theory on the alleged beef. Simply put, he sees it as some sort of grift. More specifically, he called it a “marketing hustle.” The former Hot 97 host also believes this is an elaborate way to sell tickets, especially given recent cancelations.

“When the story [broke] that Chris Brown & Usher got into it, I thought it was a marketing hustle,” Ebro said. “Controversy sells… I think the shows that were canceled were due to low ticket sales.”

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Ebro Gives His Take On Chris Brown & Usher

Peter Rosenberg seems to agree with Ebro on this. He also mentioned the canceled shows and says that they were add-ons anyway. There simply wasn’t enough demand left over, and they had to take drastic measures. Of course, this has not been confirmed by the two artists. It’s simply a theory that has started to make the rounds.

“These were add-on shows,” Rosenber added. “They just pushed it until there weren’t any more tickets to be sold.”

Ebro also believes credit card debt has a huge impact on all this. With the Holidays coming up, Ebro is skeptical that the average person has the money to go to a concert. It’s a theory that makes sense, especially given a harsh economic environment.

Usher and Chris Brown close out their tour in Tampa, Florida, on December 12.

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