HotNewHipHop https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ The Latest Hip Hop News, Songs, Rap Albums & Music, Gossip & Entertainment News, Sneaker Releases, Sports News, TV & Movies, Interviews, Culture & more Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:19:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 7am in Broward – Song by Smokepurpp https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987388-7am-in-broward-smokepurpp Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:19:28 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987388 Florida rapper Smokepurpp hasn't dropped a project in quite a while, but he may be changing that sometime this year.

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Smokepurpp is looking to continue his most notable series of projects, and he’s come by recently with what’s potentially the lead single for said follow-up. The track is titled “7am in Broward,” a possible nod to Drake’s iconic timestamp series. Even though the Florida native has achieved success in year’s past, Smokepurpp is rapping like he’s still got something to prove. He performs well over the woozy production, something he’s known for. As for what this song is here to promote, its Deadstar 3. The first tape, which dropped back in 2017, really put him on the map. Songs like “Fingers Blue” with Travis Scott, “OK” with Lil Pump and “Audi.,” are his most essential songs to this day. Hopefully, he can replicate some of that magic once this tape comes out. His last LP release though was 2020’s Florida Jit.

Release Date: March 26, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Album: Deadstar 3 (Coming Soon)

Quotable Lyrics from “7am in Broward”:

No ego, I’ll put up my chain and my kick, n****
Young n**** humble, I’m still on the block
Puttin’ it all on the line, all I got
I’m thinkin’ ’bout money, all times on the clock, phew (On God)
I’m tryna kick cup, but I’m lovin’ the Wock’, huh (Yeah)

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Pooh Shiesty’s Mother Heads To Facebook Live To React To His Arrest https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987384-pooh-shiesty-mother-facebook-live-react-to-his-arrest Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:07:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987384 Gladys Baines' son Pooh Shiesty was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint earlier this year.

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Pooh Shiesty allegedly had some recording contract issues with the 1017 Records label headed by Gucci Mane, which allegedly led to a scary situation. Authorities arrested Shiesty, his father, Big30, and six other individuals for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci at gunpoint in Dallas this past January. Following this shocking news, Pooh’s mother Gladys Baines reportedly took to her Facebook page to go live and react to the chaos.

According to The Shade Room, she went on FB Live this afternoon (Friday, April 3), but she didn’t say much about her son’s arrest or the allegations against him. Rather, she and her friends played his “Shiesty Summer” track, and one of the friends even flipped off the camera. The Facebook Live session reportedly lasted just over a minute.

Also, Baines took to her FB page to share more messages seemingly reacting to her son’s legal predicament. These include “I been blocked you hating mf’s … #Amen,” “my ears ringing. #keeptalking #blessingsonblessings,” and “It’s power in the name Jesus…”

We will see if this is her only series of statements on the matter or if she and others will continue to speak out.

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How Long Is Pooh Shiesty Facing?

In the meantime, Pooh Shiesty potentially faces life in prison if a jury convicts him of this crime. Given his already complex home confinement situation stemming from gun charges, this is not good news for him and his loved ones. We will see if they speak further on this in the future.

For now, Gladys Baines’ messages and Facebook Live session indicate her support of her son amid it all. While there aren’t any explicit connections here, it’s impossible not to see the context. Also, she shared other posts related to Shiesty this week, so it’s clear she has him at top of mind.

Elsewhere, hip-hop is reacting to Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane’s alleged situation, whether it’s reacting to Guwop’s snitching allegations or scrutinizing their alleged label situation. Either way, there is a lot more to discuss on the horizon. We’ll see how things move legally concerning federal authorities’ case and what other details about these allegations emerge.

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Iggy Azalea Dubs “Alpha Male” Content Creators & Their Viewers As “Soy Boys” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987381-iggy-azalea-alpha-male-streamers-viewers-are-soy-boys Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:58:34 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987381 People involved in the red pill and manosphere communities have become increasingly popular online, and Iggy Azalea doesn't understand why.

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Iggy Azalea is unleashing on the red pill/”manosphere” community and its viewers, labeling them all “soy boys.” If you’re not in the know about what any of these things mean, here’s a brief rundown. “Manosphere” is basically a collection of websites, forums, and livestreams that promote misogynistic views and ideas about masculinity.

“Soy boys” are the complete opposite of those in the red pill world. They don’t possess a lot of manly traits, whereas the latter are viewed as “alpha males.” People in the latter category believe they know what it takes to be a true man.

However, Iggy Azalea doesn’t believe that one bit. During a livestream with N3on, per Complex, the former music star thinks everyone who claims to be alpha or watches these people’s content are actually “weak.”

The Australian native says, “I don’t know, guys. I think that the soy boys actually might be the red pillars. If you were really alpha, why would you need to even be thinking or getting advice on this subject, like, a wolf is just out there hunting. He doesn’t need f*cking all this advice about it. I don’t know,” she posited. “It makes me think that secretly, that is beta. Is it not? I don’t know.”

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Iggy Azalea’s Botox

“If I was f*cking a guy and he was like, ‘I watch podcasts on how to be a man,’ I’d be like, ‘weak,’” Azalea continued. “I’m not watching podcasts about how to be a f*cking woman. … It’s kind of a p**sy move to be like, ‘I need life help!’ It’s like, okay, p**sy. That’s not alpha in itself. You’d just be out there raw-dogging life if you were really alpha. … I don’t have a huge opinion, but I do think if [you] were that alpha, wouldn’t you be just blazing your own path? Why do you need to buy a course on how to live your life? I don’t know.”

Comments like these are certainly going to drive debate, and sure enough, they have. In fact, Myron Gaines, host of the popular male self-improvement podcast, Fresh & Fit, has replied to Azalea.

Others in the comments believe some her statements were a bit hypercritical, particularly those about self-improvement and seeking help. There’s a chance she could just be talking down on those who looking to controversial men like Andrew Tate, Clavicular, and Gaines for advice. But social media users feel her words were more widespread.

Her comments to N3on about this topic follow her raising eyebrows for revealing how much Botox she’s had injected recently. She felt that her decision to get it was justified whereas others don’t see it that way.

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Soccer Star Nicolas Pépé Breaks Up With Former Adult Actress Teanna Trump https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987377-nicolas-pepe-breaks-up-teanna-trump Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:31:22 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987377 Nicolas Pépé and Teanna Trump caused a lot of discussion online thanks to their flamboyant relationship, with debates over money and status.

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Nicolas Pépé recently took to social media to respond to rampant discussion about him and his former partner, former adult actress Teanna Trump. As caught by DJ Akademiks on Instagram, he reportedly took to Snapchat to confirm that he’s now single. Also, the soccer – sorry, football player clapped back at various rumors about their romance, such as monetary exchanges and marriage talks.

The message Pépé wrote is in French, but it roughly translates to the following, per Akademiks: “Alright, instead of asking me questions, I’m going to answer. Overall, I am now single. I have never talked about marriage, and even less about giving money to anyone. Please stop talking for no reason.”

As to why the two broke up, there’s not really an indication of that at press time from either party. However, folks did speculate a lot about him allegedly paying her to not make adult content, paying for her to fly out on vacations, and other similar accusations. Basically, social media sleuths were pocket-watching and criticizing the alleged nature of the romance. But none of that was ever confirmed to be true, and Nicolas Pépé shut down the big rumors.

Teanna Trump is sadly used to backlash, but she seemingly hasn’t responded to this at press time. We will see if any other details or allegations emerge.

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Nicolas Pépé & Teanna Trump Timeline

For those unaware, Nicolas Pépé and Teanna Trump reportedly started dating during the summer of 2024, and their relationship lasted for over a year. Marriage rumors came and went, as well as Internet scrutiny of their dynamics.

It’s not the former adult actress’ only bit of relationship drama, as she claimed she got with Lil Baby back in 2020. This led to cheating allegations and a clap-back from Jayda Cheaves, Baby’s partner at the time.

Gossip rumors like this have followed Teanna persistently, either based on her own allegations or from others. Now, the question is whether or not Teanna Trump or Nicolas Pépé have anything else to say about the breakup or their relationship as a whole. It seems unlikely, but fans will probably continue to gossip either way.

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Meek Mill Reveals How Much He’s Made Since His Drake Beef A Decade Ago https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987370-meek-mill-flexes-earnings-since-drake-beef Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:11:26 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987370 Folks online have perpetuated that Meek Mill isn't as hot as he used to be, but he's proving that to not be the case again.

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Meek Mill is once again defending his career and how he’s actually thriving compared to what the public has tried to convey. Well, in particular, he’s really responding to Charlamagne Tha God. Taking to Loren LoRosa’s comments section, the Philadelphia rapper did so by revealing just how much he’s made since his beef with Drake that started in 2015.

As most of you know, it got underway shortly after they collaborated for “R.I.C.O.,” for Meek’s Dreams Worth More Than Money album. The latter claimed Drizzy used ghostwriters for his parts on the song. That then sparked some tweets and diss tracks, namely “Back To Back.”

That proved to be the nail in Mill’s coffin. Since that time, trolls and haters have claimed that he’s never been the same. Well, the hitmaker’s bank account would say otherwise.

“You spoke like a battle ended me,” Mill said in response to Charlamagne. “Made like 80m since then still counting like 2ms on the schedule this month all rap money not counting other deals.”

He added, “We cut from 2 different Worlds. He’s not qualified from working at no radio station to downplay my brand on these big platforms.”

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Meek Mill Charlamagne Tha God Beef

On top of this monetary flex, Mill has also fired back by listing off all of his plaques and revenue from platforms like X. “Since Drake beef I drop tap 3x platinum… Peta double platinum… Blue notes 1 and 2 platinum… Uptown vibes with legend from Brooklyn fab platinum… What’s free feat jayz meek mill I think it’s plat… F*ck on me ft cardi b platinum…”

Moreover, he’s been dropping some new music, like this freestyle above to show that he hasn’t lost a step creatively.

As for what Charlamagne’s had to say, his comments weren’t all negative. In fact, he had plenty of nice things to say. However, he feels he just hasn’t fully recovered from a social media aspect. “I f*ck with Meek. You know what I’m saying? I think Meek does a lot for his community. You know, he’s been a great symbol for the city of Philly. I love what he does with Reform. But I probably would have deleted my Twitter after ‘Twitter fingers’ and just flooded the streets with nothing but music.”

He added, “I would only talk through the music, because every single time Meek posts the internet turns it into a joke. Y’all was just laughing at him last week because he posted about being on LinkedIn. … I said, you know, the way they act with Meek is strange. And I agree with Meek. The propaganda against Meek is strange. And it started with that battle. And at least on social media, the narrative around him hasn’t recovered. It started with the battle.”

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DJ Akademiks Relates To Gucci Mane Allegedly Snitching On Pooh Shiesty https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987372-dj-akademiks-relates-gucci-mane-snitching-pooh-shiesty Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:09 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987372 DJ Akademiks said he might do the same thing Gucci Mane allegedly did regarding Pooh Shiesty's alleged kidnapping of him.

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Federal authorities shocked the hip-hop world this week by arresting Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30, and others for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane and two of his colleagues at gunpoint in January. The alleged incident supposedly went down this past January at a Dallas studio over Pooh’s 1017 Records contract with Guwop. Amid allegations that Gucci may have snitched on Shiesty, DJ Akademiks offered a double-edged sword of a take.

As caught by joebuddenclips/fanpage on Twitter, he reacted to legal documents against Pooh during his livestream. The commentator pointed out that the victim identified as “R.D.” in court documents is likely Radric Davis, Gucci’s real name. The court documents detail how “R.D.” and others allegedly identified Big30 via his Instagram and claimed he was present at the alleged attack.

“They all identified Wright [Big30’s real last name],” Akademiks expressed. “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. 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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How Many Years Is Pooh Shiesty Facing?

As such, it seems like DJ Akademiks understands the scrutiny Gucci Mane’s Pooh Shiesty snitching allegations will face. But he understands why he allegedly would make that decision. None of these matters have been explicitly confirmed or addressed by the parties allegedly involved at press time.

As for Pooh Shiesty’s consequences for allegedly kidnapping Gucci Mane, he reportedly faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted. At press time, federal authorities are reportedly searching for a ninth suspect in this case after arresting the other eight alleged coconspirators.

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Gucci Mane’s Kidnappers Allegedly Flaunted Stolen Items On Social Media https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987367-gucci-mane-kidnappers-flaunted-stolen-items-social-media Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:30:11 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987367 The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas expanded on Gucci Mane's alleged kidnapping connected to Pooh Shiesty.

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Gucci Mane hasn’t spoken out yet about the alleged kidnapping he and his entourage suffered this past January at the hands of Pooh Shiesty and others, as federal authorities allege. But the United States Attorney for Texas’ Northern District, Ryan Raybould, shared more alleged details in a press conference caught by WFAA on YouTube.

According to Raybould, some of the alleged coconspirators slipped and bragged about the robbery on social media hours after the crime. Federal authorities accused Shiesty, Big30, Pooh’s father, and six other individuals of organizing or carrying out a kidnapping and robbery at gunpoint against Guwop and two colleagues. The alleged incident supposedly took place at a Dallas recording studio.

“Within hours of leaving the Dallas studio, a number of the defendants were on social media displaying some of the items that appeared to be the jewelry that had been robbed from the victims,” Raybould alleged. No footage of this alleged flaunting has surfaced or resurfaced on the Internet at press time, nor has anything emerged connecting any possible clips to that alleged kidnapping and robbery.

The U.S. Attorney also detailed the federal investigation, involving electronic monitoring, Greyhound bus records from Dallas to Memphis the day after the alleged crime, cell phone records, rental car records, surveillance and fingerprint evidence, and more.

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Pooh Shiesty Arrested

Federal authorities reportedly continue to seek a ninth suspect in this case after arresting the other eight in Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville earlier this week. Authorities arrested Pooh Shiesty and his father in Dallas on Wednesday (April 1).

The alleged kidnapping and robbery at gunpoint was supposedly under false pretenses of a business meeting. Allegedly, a dispute over Pooh Shiesty’s contract with Gucci Mane under the latter’s 1017 Records label caused the situation and made it turn violent.

We will see what other information emerges about this case and what the folks allegedly involved have to say about it, whether in court or on social media. There are still many allegations and speculative conclusions floating around, such as Gucci Mane allegedly snitching on Pooh Shiesty, Shiesty’s present home confinement situation, and previous rumors of the alleged robbery stemming from record label and contract disputes.

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UMG Settles TuneCore Lawsuit Over Fake Kendrick Lamar Songs https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987362-umg-settles-tunecore-lawsuit-fake-kendrick-lamar-songs Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:00:07 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987362 UMG accused Believe and TuneCore of copyright infringement by distributing fake remixed songs from Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and others.

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Universal Music Group (UMG) is locked in a legal battle with their artist Drake over his dismissed “Not Like Us” lawsuit, which is currently in appeal. Ironically enough, they just settled a separate lawsuit relating to Drizzy’s Compton rival and another one of their artists, Kendrick Lamar. They had accused French music company Believe and its TuneCore distribution service of “massive” copyright infringement by distributing fake remixes of songs by K.Dot, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and more.

According to Billboard, attorneys for both sides of the $500 million lawsuit asked a federal judge to dismiss the case in court filings from earlier today (Friday, April 3). However, they did not publicly reveal the terms of their settlement. As such, folks don’t know if Believe and TuneCore had to change their policies or pay UMG any money. Neither entity commented on the settlement or its details beyond the following statement from a Believe representative: “The litigation was resolved amicably.”

This 2024 lawsuit accused Believe and TuneCore of distributing material from “fraudulent artists” and turning a “blind eye” to this alleged copyright infringement. The fake tracks in question refer to sped-up or remixed tracks from Kendrick Lamar and others, often distributed under fake names like “Kendrik Laamar,” “Arriana Gramde,” and “Jutin Biber.” Believe denied UMG’s allegations, stating that they treat “respect of copyright very seriously.”

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Drake’s Lawsuit Against UMG

Kendrick Lamar
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Recording artist Kendrick Lamar performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Nevertheless, UMG claimed in 2024 that Believe and TuneCore “achieved dramatic growth and profitability” by becoming a safe space for “infringing copies of the world’s most popular copyrighted recordings.”

“These problems are definitely not unique to TuneCore,” one expert reportedly remarked about this case, according to Billboard. These questions around DIY distribution models became a big part of these discussions. Both sides entered settlement talks shortly after the lawsuit emerged, which lasted over a year.

Now, though, it seems like both sides came to a satisfactory agreement, even if the details are unclear. After this settlement, UMG’s Drake and Kendrick Lamar-related legal battle is back in focus. They previously called the Toronto superstar a hypocrite for his appeal attempt and hope to make sure that defamation suit stays in the dirt.

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New Footage Of 6ix9ine Being Released From Prison Hits The Internet https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987358-footage-6ix9ine-released-from-prison Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:17 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987358 6ix9ine turned himself in earlier this year for a three-month prison sentence after violating the terms of his supervised release.

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6ix9ine is no stranger to legal trouble. Sometimes, his legal hurdles are not of his own doing, such as recent home invasions. But this time around, Tekashi 6ix9ine closed a significant chapter in this regard, as he was released from prison this week.

As caught by DJ Akademiks on Twitter, footage emerged of him leaving MDC Brooklyn. The New York rapper showed off his long black hair and carried a lot of paperwork with him. He also showed off a SpongeBob figurine that President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela allegedly signed yesterday (Thursday, April 2). Tekashi’s colleague gifted him a new chain and pendant to celebrate the occasion, which he put on quickly.

“That s**t is hard,” he remarked. “This s**t is gas, I ain’t gon’ lie. Y’all had 90 days ’til I’m back, y’all got all the time ’til that day.”

We will see what 6ix9ine gets up to now that he’s no longer behind bars, whether it’s dealing with the aforementioned home invasions or getting up to his usual antics. Either way, expect some new discussions and debates on the timeline.

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When Did 6ix9ine Go To Jail?

For those unaware, 6ix9ine served a three-month prison sentence starting in January of 2026 for violating the terms of his supervised release. The violations were specifically and allegedly over a former colleague telling federal authorities that the MC had drugs and guns in his house. Agents allegedly found a firearm and three ecstasy pills. Also, he had allegedly fought with the former colleague in question at a mall, which he also allegedly snitched about.

As for what 6ix9ine’s supervised release originated from, this would be his infamous RICO case. He left prison early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was under house arrest and probation terms since.

Now, though, this recent supervised release violations might make any future potential legal complications face even more consequences. So Tekashi will have to be smart about what he does and how he moves. Still, it seems like he’s very happy to be back out, so he will probably have a lot to say about his three-month sentence. Only time will tell how 6ix9ine’s situation continues to evolve.

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DJ Akademiks Passionately Argues That Drake Needs Hits On “ICEMAN” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/987347-dj-akademiks-drake-needs-hits-iceman Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:56:25 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=987347 Recently, folks in Drake's circle have encouraged him to ditch the hits for more bar-heavy tracks, but DJ Akademiks completely disagrees.

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Earlier this week, Memphis rapper BenDaDonnn revealed that he had a conversation about ICEMAN with Drake. While on stream with DDG, he claimed that he heard several songs from it and liked what he was hearing. Although he enjoyed the “turnt up club” tracks and “sh*t for the ladies” Drizzy had on it, he also informed him that may not be the right formula for success.

Ben says he told The Boy: “Bro, we need some bars.” He allegedly replied with “‘You know what, say no more.'” According to him, the Toronto native removed a lot of songs to make room for these more bar-heavy cuts.

DJ Akademiks, another one of Drake’s biggest fans, came across this very clip featuring BenDaDonnn. Overall, he couldn’t disagree more with what he believes will make ICEMAN good.

In a clip from his most recent livestream caught by joebuddenclips, Akademiks firmly believes that the album desperately needs hit songs that will dominate the charts. He passionately argues that now that Kendrick Lamar and his last tape, GNX, aren’t really popping anymore, Ak sees this as the perfect opportunity for him to overload the Hot 100.

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When Is Drake Dropping ICEMAN?

The hip-hop pundit is fine with a few tracks that BenDaDonnn is looking for. But Akademiks wants several songs that are going to be played at clubs, on the radio, and at parties for the next year at least he says.

He believes that his 2018 project Scorpion is the blueprint for ICEMAN to really succeed. Ak warns Drake that if he doesn’t follow this route, then the tape will fail.

Overall, his passionate take on the matter just proves how massive of a release this is for Drizzy. While it’s plausible to say that fans will listen to whatever Drake puts out, Akademiks doesn’t just want people to tune in. He wants ICEMAN to stick.

Hopefully, it will as hip-hop could certainly benefit from an album of this magnitude. It’s been a little up-and-down from a consistency standpoint, especially from the mainstream. If Drake pulls through, then we may see an elongated run again from rappers of this ilk again.

But the tape has to drop first and it’s looking like it really may take a while. Chris Blake Griffith recently claimed that The 6ix God is refusing to drop it because of his ongoing legal battle with UMG. Akademiks also previously predicted it would come out in about three months a couple of weeks ago. All we can do is wait, unfortunately.

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