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Freddie Gibbs has seemingly thrown shots at Jim Jones and Benny the Butcher on his and The Alchemist’s new album, Alfredo 2.The sequel to the pair’s 2020 album of the same name, which was recently ranked by Complex as one of the best rap albums from the pandemic era, features a variety of lyrical highlights, but a few in particular have piqued the interest of fans.On “Empanadas,” Gibbs appears to revisit past well-documented issues with both Jim Jones and Benny the Butcher. Keep reading for a full breakdown.Is Freddie Gibbs dissing Jim Jones and Benny the Butcher on his new…
Image Image Credit Photonews / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rihanna and ASAP Rocky Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: ASAP Rocky envisions a family as large as the Wayans, reflecting his deep commitment to fatherhood. Rihanna, currently pregnant with baby No. 3, joked about the baby’s gender at the ‘Smurfs’ premiere. Rihanna will voice Smurfette and contribute to the soundtrack for the forthcoming ‘Smurfs’ movie. ASAP Rocky has really big plans when it comes to his family with Rihanna. On Saturday (June 28), during the global premiere of Smurfs, the “Fashion Killa” rapper spoke about how many kids he…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images, Chelsea Guglielmino / Contributor via Getty Images and Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Chris Brown, T-Pain and Drake Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Chris Brown praised T-Pain on Instagram, calling him “one of the GOATs.” The post followed T-Pain’s viral comments about Drake’s inability to “gracefully bow out.” Drake and his crew responded to T-Pain with shade, but Brown’s co-sign stood out as a moment of respect. T-Pain may not be on Drake’s good side, but Chris Brown is still Team Teddy. On Saturday (June 28),…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt GloRilla and Beyonce Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Beyoncé performed a live mashup of “Diva” and GloRilla’s “TGIF” during her “Cowboy Carter Tour.” GloRilla’s real-time reaction, captured on video, quickly went viral across social media. The performance spotlighted Southern rap’s growing influence on global stages and marked a cultural co-sign for GloRilla. GloRilla, like many of us, is a Beyoncé fan through and through. On Sunday (June 29), the Memphis native got the chance to see her idol live at the…
W.A. Production has introduced a new audio plugin which brings signature FX chains from top-tier producers, allowing users to add instant heat and sizzling spice to their tracks.Featuring boutique processing algorithms, Ignition delivers a dynamics processor, saturator, clipper, EQ, transient and spectral shaper.Experience the transformative power of Ignition as these studio whiz-kids deliver gluey compression, smooth saturation, detailed EQ shaping, precise transient control, and expansive stereo widening. Every effect has been optimized with multiple character models to enhance your sound with unparalleled clarity and punch.Combined, these FX modules offer signal chains that are pure ear candy. The streamlined workflow of…
With the release of his new album MASA, which stands for Make America Slime Again, YoungBoy Never Broke Again shouted out President Donald Trump after the rapper received a pardon from him earlier this year.On the track “XXX,” which can be heard alongside its music video above, YoungBoy namedrops Trump at the end of the song’s first verse. “Make America slimey again,” he raps. “Whatever Trump doin’, bitch, it’s good for the youngins.” Additionally, the video sees him performing in front of a green American flag, while someone else dances in front of graffiti that reads, “All hail Trump.”The Baton…
Image Image Credit Joseph Okpako / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Sexy drill didn’t come out of nowhere. Born in New York, the subgenre pairs seductive verses with R&B samples and melodies over drill beats, thanks in large part to Cash Cobain’s influence. That said, sexy drill isn’t a one-man show. The sound came to life through artists like Chow Lee and Lonny Love, who linked up with Cobain for tracks like “NOBODY.” Bay Swag and Vontee the Singer further round out the local roster of artists pushing sexy drill to the forefront. Outside of New York City,…
Image Image Credit Barry Brecheisen / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Erewhon and Travis Scott’s Storm Storm Smoothie costs $22. The drink includes banana, coconut milk, lime juice, spinach and other tropical ingredients. Scott previously collaborated with Erewhon on wellness shots for Coachella 2025. Travis Scott is teaming up with Erewhon again. On Monday (June 30), the celebrity-favorite grocery store announced its latest collaboration with the rapper: the Storm Storm Smoothie. In a promotional clip shared online, Scott, Don Toliver and Sheck Wes roll up to Erewhon, where they quickly make their way to the kitchen.…
Tame Impala’s Currents, the third release from the mind of Kevin Parker, turned 10 years young this month. Given this milestone, not to mention the enduring legacy of Tame Impala’s discography at large, now is arguably the ideal time to add the Grammy-nominated album to your collection.Tame Impala’s Currents is available to buy on Complex in a double-LP pressing on black vinyl. See it here.Innerspeaker, Lonerism, and The Slow Rush are also available on Complex. The latter, Parker’s latest, is available in a variety of formats including a deluxe boxed set featuring B-sides and a calendar. Lonerism, which turned 10…
Image Image Credit Jamie McCarthy / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Doja Cat at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Doja Cat confirmed her next album, ‘Vie,’ will be a pop-driven project, shifting away from the rap-heavy sound of ‘Scarlet.’ The project marks a return to emotional and romantic themes, echoing the depth of earlier pop eras. Doja Cat’s renewed embrace of pop comes after previously calling her past pop albums “cash grabs,” suggesting a more intentional approach this time. Doja Cat fans, don’t hold your breath for tons of rap on her next…