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Summer Walker

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/cardi-b-acquires-a-coach-bag-after-reaction-from-like-what-freestyle-lyric">Cardi B</a> had the world <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/hip-hop-authors-kathy-iandoli-and-sowmya-krishnamurthy-refutes-joe-buddens">debating</a> <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/joe-budden-says-the-recent-female-rap-wave-is-over">women&rsquo;s hip hop</a> after making her return with &ldquo;Like What.&rdquo; Drake's upcoming remix for 4Batz's "<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/drake-teases-4batz-act-iii-date-8-remix">act iii: date @ 8</a>." is highly anticipated. Lots of new music that needs attention is being shared on social media this week.&nbsp;
From Summer Walker creepin' around to Busta Rhymes&rsquo;s return to a classic to Skepta showing off his fashion expertise, here&rsquo;s a complete rundown of new music you might have missed <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/the-weeknd-ausdap-rocky-meek-mill-sza-more-new-music-you-might-have-missed">this week</a>.&nbsp;
Sexyy Red &amp; Summer Walker Creepin On The Down Low In &ldquo;I Might&rdquo;
When St. Louis meets Atlanta, it&rsquo;s a ghetto love story as these two new besties plot and scheme about their relationships with side pieces. Sexyy Red and Summer Walker are two of today&rsquo;s hottest artists. The new collaboration is an instant classic.&nbsp;
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Busta Rhymes &amp; Young Thug Are &ldquo;Ok&rdquo;
One of the breakout tracks from Busta&rsquo;s latest album, the A.I.-made Young Thug feature takes us all over the universe. Busta's unique video propels his legacy to another groundbreaking level. Along with Young Thug, Busta&rsquo;s 10th album features DaBaby, BIA, T-Pain, Coi Leray, and many more.&nbsp;
https://youtu.be/6V9chzPXG6Q?si=SHbZ2NYoDO2_xi1F
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Skepta Is &ldquo;Tony Montana&rdquo;
Ahead of his Coachella performance, Skepta lives out his mafia dreams as he raps about his own immigrant success story. He is one of the most influential recording artists in global music, and his latest work cements this claim.&nbsp;
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Chl&ouml;e Hits The Beach Of Love With &ldquo;FYS&rdquo;
Chl&ouml;e Bailey begins campaigning her sophomore album with the latest single. She flaunts her self-empowering personality and curvy frame at the beach, giving a taste of her new musical era. Her next project promises to be a game-changer.&nbsp;
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Ryan Destiny Returns With &ldquo;How Your Hands Feel&rdquo;
As one of the most sought-after artists in today&rsquo;s R&amp;B, Ryan Destiny shares an emotionally driven pop-fused track about connection. The song features strong vocals and infectious beats that highlight the artist's artistic growth. &ldquo;This is a world I&rsquo;ve seen since I recorded the song,&rdquo; she said. It's a different step into my womanhood and sensuality. Something that feels true to me with a splash of a side I haven&rsquo;t shown before.&rdquo;
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BossMan DLow Is &ldquo;Mr Pot Scraper&rdquo;
BossMan Dlow is the hottest new artist in hip hop after his hit song &ldquo;Get In With Me&rdquo; went viral at the top of the year. The new single is an instant success with over five million streams and reaching the top 5 on the YouTube music charts immediately. The new music video showcases a hustle-hard ethos as he sets up shop in New York City with assistant chefs, a pet pitbull, and stacks of money.
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Spice 1 Nabs Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, &amp; Q Bosilini For Some &ldquo;Gangsta Shhh&rdquo;
Rap O.G.s unite for a hard-hitting new track in support of Spice 1&rsquo;s upcoming album. Raw and uncut, the song vents on the complexities of street life. Want to relive the glory days of 90s hip-hop, look no further than this triple OG.&nbsp;
https://youtu.be/EEQwkqs6hic?si=tLTXiZxjjKvU7wMw
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Gucci Mane&rsquo;s Lil Rye Is A Savage In Women&rsquo;s DMs On &ldquo;Hey Sexyy&rdquo;
Li Rye has been on fire since joining 1017. The Mobile, Alabama rap star spits bravado lyrics at a gas station and then transitions to Rye partying in the studio surrounded by girls while dissing his rivals. This is another great addition to the popularity surrounding Rye&rsquo;s debut album, released in December 2023.&nbsp;
https://youtu.be/MJdzVOpHwAs?si=MHGPMFu3gBUua-uT
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Tago Takes Us Back To The 90s Like &ldquo;D.A.M.N.&rdquo;
An acronym for "Determined and Motivated N**ga," the Dallas artist&rsquo;s latest effort is born out of the struggles and challenges that they faced on the journey to success. He hypnotizes with his storytelling over neo-soul, which is raw, nostalgic, and catchy.&nbsp; "Music speaks to the soul and makes you want to move and dance,&rdquo; said Tago.
https://youtu.be/8N7xmttfdjE?si=D1v1GLesslfDMte5
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Glamma Rose Loves Being &ldquo;In The Heat&rdquo;
Rose tells a steamy love story over the 50 Cent classic, &ldquo;Window Shopper.&rdquo; Caught up in the moment, the rising star delivers a POV performance that will leave you speechless. "This song is an ode to guilty pleasures. It's the, so wrong but feels so right, emphatic, raw, expression of living in the moment and loving every second of it,&rdquo; said the Sin City vocalist.&nbsp;
https://youtu.be/o8QYfv3sb1o?si=JY9V0bkdxGEeYWpC
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Honey Bxby Taps Busta Rhymes For Remake of "Touchin"
Honey Bxby takes us back to the mid-2000s with her new Busta Rhymes-sampled hit, "Touchin." Bussa Bus refreshes the classic with a new verse and co-sign of the new artist. The new track follows the Honey's previous hit, "F*ck Him Too."
https://youtu.be/3bOuI7-Yt94?si=ftlZyPm3ZWCC8XmV

Summer Walker, Skepta, Chlöe, Busta Rhymes + More New Music You Have Missed This Week

Lil Wayne performs onstage during iHeartRadio 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2023 on December 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for iHeartRadio )

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<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/lil-wayne-hot-speaks-on-hot-boys-reunion-tour">Lil Wayne</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/latto-fires-back-at-ice-spice-in-new-song-sunday-service">Latto</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/gucci-mane-interested-in-making-country-music-and-seeks-help-from-fans">Gucci Mane</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/summer-walker-and-lil-meech-spark-pregnancy-rumors">Summer Walker</a>, and more will headline the first-ever TwoGether Land Festival at Fair Park in Dallas this May.&nbsp;
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Live Nation Urban and One Music Fest present the South's newest expansion, proving that the region has something to say. The festival offers two days of music, togetherness, and cultural celebration. Following in the footsteps of the 100,000 attended ONE Musicfest, TwoGether Land will prove to be the Southwest's hottest destination event.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re thrilled about going to Dallas for the inaugural TwoGether Land Festival,&rdquo; said J. Carter, ONE Musicfest Founder, in a press release. &ldquo;Continuing our motto of unity through music, the festival will be an unforgettable experience for our ever-growing community. We look forward to TwoGether Land becoming a must-attend event, much like ONE Musicfest.&rdquo;
The lineup features a combination of hip-hop's brightest stars and cultural podcasts. Among the headliners are <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/jeezy-shuts-down-jeannie-mais-claims-that-she-found-out-about-divorce-same">Jeezy</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/mariah-the-scientist-receives-backlash-for-inmate-visitation-themed-photoshoot">Mariah The Scientist</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/ryan-leslie-kanye-west-schoolboy-q-tyla-more-new-music-you-might-have-missed">Tyla</a>, Key Glock, and Muni Long. The Podcast stage will feature live shows by Whoreible Decisions Podcast, hosted by Mandii B and WeezyWTF, Angela Yee&rsquo;s Lip Service, and local podcasts, Real Lyfe Street Starz and The Smooth Vega Podcast. More acts are to be announced.&nbsp;
The festival will celebrate the illustrious history of Dallas hip-hop with performances by local stars Erica Banks, Big Tuck, Charlie Boy, Dorrough Music, and Yella Beezy. Local radio personality Hollywood Bay Bay will host an all-star set with surprise guests.
Lil Wayne&rsquo;s headlining performance arrives as he celebrates the 15th anniversary of his diamond-selling album, The Carter III. Released in 2008, the rapper&rsquo;s award-winning sixth album features classic songs such as &ldquo;Lollipop,&rdquo; &ldquo;A Milli,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Got Money.&rdquo;
TwoGether Land's music festival celebrates Black music's influence, creativity, and soul. Experience an extraordinary weekend that captures the heart of the Southwest. Tickets are available now.
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Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Latto, Summer Walker Set To Headline Inaugural TwoGether Land Fest

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On Friday (Dec. 9) Gucci Mane released his new album So Icy Boyz: The Finale. The project was produced by Zaytoven and contains 80 tracks. The album is a follow-up to a series of albums including So Icy Christmas, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/new-hip-hop-music/gucci-mane-drops-new-album-gucci-mane-presents-so-icy-summer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">So Icy Summer</a>, So Icy Boyz (Deluxe), and So Icy Gang: The ReUp. It features Trey Songz, Quavo, Offset, Lil Baby, 2 Chainz, Jeremih, as well as 1017 Records artists Mac Critter, TLE Cinco, KATO2x, Sett, and Li Rye. https://twitter.com/gucci1017/status/1601218901005996033?s=20&t=GzSiP4azgbmQruJ4i-tF6QTwitter did not hold back on their thoughts about the Atlanta rapper's latest album. ARob4u said, "I scrolled through that So Icy Boyz album and thought I was [tripping]. Gucci a wild man for [dropping] an 80-song project."https://twitter.com/ARob4u/status/1601236131986931712?s=20&t=GzSiP4azgbmQruJ4i-tF6Q"Yea, [I don't know] who approved a Gucci Mane album [with] 80 songs on it but man," Bugginjordy wrote in response to someone telling everyone to check out the album.https://twitter.com/bugginjordy/status/1601256253732556800?s=20&t=GzSiP4azgbmQruJ4i-tF6Q"I might be the only person on earth who has finished this 80 track Gucci Mane album," Drakesoldmore admitted.https://twitter.com/Drakesoldmore/status/1601271697771884544?s=20&t=0bWRiYxibUEevnvA-lKG0g"Gucci Mane has been in his IDGF era ever since he fixed his smile with those porcelain veneers. He dropped an 80 song album ... almost [four] hours," tweeted Nino_senong.https://twitter.com/nino_senong/status/1602355215335825409?s=20&t=LiQHPY1skFv95ww_5IVeMQ"I [thought] Anuel dropping 33 songs was crazy but this man Gucci just dropped 80. We eating [for real]," another Twitter user wrote.https://twitter.com/Croc88413892/status/1601235842407636992?s=20&t=GzSiP4azgbmQruJ4i-tF6Q"I'm sorry, Gucci Mane, I am not listening to 80 songs like that," 5ithGen said.https://twitter.com/5ithGen/status/1602382621434052628?s=20&t=LiQHPY1skFv95ww_5IVeMQ"Gucci Mane has dropped an album consisting of 80 songs. 80 SONGS???? It is almost [four] hours long. The album is longer than a Marvel movie or an Indian movie. And all songs are dope though," said TakouJordan1.https://twitter.com/TakouJordan1/status/1602195069749993475?s=20&t=LiQHPY1skFv95ww_5IVeMQ"Gucci mane got 80 songs…I'ma listen to 15 secs of each and choose my top 5 cause who has time," wrote another Twitter user.https://twitter.com/Ambriiia/status/1602183803627343874?s=20&t=LiQHPY1skFv95ww_5IVeMQ"I decided I’m gonna listen to Gucci Mane’s new album during my drive back to Kansas. I NEED to know why it’s 80 songs," Aieexie wrote.https://twitter.com/aieexie/status/1602067542301966336?s=20&t=LiQHPY1skFv95ww_5IVeMQ

Twitter Reacts To Gucci Mane Releasing 80-Song Album

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On Wednesday (Nov. 2), <a href="https://www.hot97.com/new-hip-hop-music/gucci-mane-drops-new-album-gucci-mane-presents-so-icy-summer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gucci Mane</a> took to his Twitter account to announce that he signed rapper Baby Racks to his 1017 record label, only to drop him that same day. “Congratulations to @Babyracks1017, [the] first artist to get signed and dropped in a day. That dude is not signed to 1017,” he wrote.Baby Racks then replied to Gucci Mane’s post, with a sarcastic "thank you" and attempted to reach out to other Hip Hop artists that own record labels. “Congratulations to Baby Racks. Appreciate the video. Appreciate flying me and my team out. I appreciate that check Atlantic records sent. Thank you, Gucci. I’ma free agent now. YoungBoy, get at me. @YoGotti, wassup. @Jeezy, wassup. Holla at me. @Qcm_p, wassup [with] it. @Rick Ross, wassup,” he tweeted.According to TMZ, Atlantic Records said that the rapper isn't signed to their label either.Gucci Mane did not make it clear why he dropped Baby Racks but the announcement came after the new artist received backlash for telling Houston promoters not to book him for shows after Takeoff's death. On Tuesday (Nov. 1), he tweeted “I’m definitely not f**king with Houston after that. DON’T BOOK ME ‘CAUSE BABY RACKS AINT COMING."He continued, “Y’all mad cause I said I ain’t coming to Houston. lmao. F**k Houston.” A few minutes after, he tweeted a distasteful reference to the Migos' hit song "Versace," writing "VERSACE VERSACE WE BROUGHT THAT S**T BACK AND YOU NI**AS IS LAME."<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/rip-takeoff-reportedly-shot-killed-in-houston" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">As previously reported by HOT 97</a>, Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was shot and killed in Texas at a bowling alley called 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston.Last month, Baby Racks and Gucci Mane collaborated on their single "Look Ma I Did It,” which was produced by HonchoDenaro7. The song helped Baby Racks gain over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The official music video was viewed over 1.1 million times on YouTube since its release on Sept. 2.Apparently Gucci Mane had reached out to the Georgia rapper through Instagram before he got signed. “Gucci hit me on a Tuesday morning in July and said, ‘Wassup wit it, what’s yo number?’ I sent my number [and] he [texted] me and said, ‘What we [doing]?’ I said, ‘Let’s make history.’ [And] he immediately called me,” Baby Racks shared.He continued, “Me and Gucci’s first conversation was for about 45 minutes. He asked me what I wanted to do with my music career, stay independent or sign to him. And I obviously chose to sign to him. He sent the contract that same day; my lawyer looked over it, and we sent back a signed contract.”

Gucci Mane Drops Baby Racks One Day After Signing Him

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For the week of October 21st, we have new projects from Babyface, Gucci Mane, and Jeezy and DJ Drama.<img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/bjeljlcmmjko/4ogxDpUpXDxFGTRpdjYs6U/be6af4e4d52b5acf64c786a343d884b1/GettyImages-1404786028-682x1024.jpg" alt="Babyface" class="wp-image-88727" width="266" height="398"/>For his new project, R&B veteran, Babyface has collaborated with the new generation of women artists. His latest album, Girls Night Out, features a woman rapper or singer on each track. Some guest appearances include: Ella Mai, Muni Long, Sevyn Street, Doechii, and Angie Martinez. The 12 Grammy-award winning artist has a successful track record of making hit records with the ladies. Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, Janet Jackson are just a few of the ladies on his ever-growing resume, that have worked alongside the gifted producer. https://open.spotify.com/album/20BluhELkpoDsYhUOpUMyeAs an ode to his label, 1017, Gucci Mane released his latest project, So Icy Boyz 22, on October 17th. The 3-disc album features 56 songs with some appearances from Lil Baby, Quavo, Hotboy Wes, Pooh Shiesty. The Atlanta rapper has released 14 studio albums and can be credited as a pioneer of the trap music subgenre. Gucci Mane <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gucci-mane-admits-he-regrets-rapping-about-jeezys-deceased-friend-verzuz">recently</a> apologized for bringing up Jeezy's deceased friend during Verzuz battle.<img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/bjeljlcmmjko/6nPEASFVqOLC64SW0S7EOV/fa6598fd3162f93e9aed3ede79920826/GettyImages-1430458354-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-88729"/>https://open.spotify.com/album/0W19oEiOst4LmXpd4X2wb8?si=yHoNbrQiSSykXmlebkNgLA<img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/bjeljlcmmjko/4gbUdfNJgC7Hw4lyDuvkDY/4d022b410e2e5753e1ff8b6acb39c8b6/Jeezy-Gangsta-Grillz-Snofall-2-1024x614.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-88731"/>Jeezy and Dj Drama have reunited, since their historic 2007 Gangsta Grillz collaboration, with a new project, Snofall. The 16-track project includes features from Lil Durk, EST Gee, and 42 Dugg. Fans haven't had a Jeezy album, since Recession 2, released in 2020. The rappers announced the Snofall album during a commercial at the BET Hip Hop Awards.https://music.apple.com/us/album/snofall/1649888994

New Music Friday: Babyface, Gucci Mane, Jeezy & DJ Drama

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Gucci Mane opens up about the VERZUZ he did against Jeezy.During the battle, Gucci performed a song titled 'The Truth' which is a diss song towards Jeezy's deceased friend, Pookie Loc. In the song Gucci raps, "Put that n***a ass in the dirt. Smoking on Pookie Loc tonight. Send some more, I’ma send ’em back the same way … In a box.”During a recent interview, Gucci admits, “I didn’t know when I got on the stage, that was gonna happen. [That] I was gonna say that. I ain’t like, ‘I’m bringing negative energy.’ It just really came out … I mean what I say, I say what I mean. So my thing was, if I was bad enough to say it in the studio, I’m bad enough to say it in your face.”Gucci says when he left the venue, he regretted it. “I don’t even like to perform that song. When I left, I was like, ‘Damn. I wish I wouldn’t have said what I said.’"Though Gucci received tons of backlash for performing that song, Jeezy took the <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2022/09/29/gucci-mane-says-he-regrets-pookie-loc-diss-during-verzuz-battle-w-jeezy-i-dont-even-like-to-perform-that-song/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">high road </a>and suggested he and he Gucci make amends.He said, "let me say my piece … I extended my hand because I’m a real man. The shit we came from in the street, dawg, you see that we been through it … And when I said I wanted to do this shit for the culture, that’s what I wanted to do. I brought you here to show you the world care about what the fuck we got going on ‘cause we are the culture. You feel me? Me and you, where we came from, what we been through, n***a, us.”

Gucci Mane Admits He Regrets Rapping About Jeezy's Deceased Friend During 'Verzuz'

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Congratulations are in order!Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'Oir revealed they're expecting their second baby together.The couple shared a heartfelt video via Instagram with the caption, "“Let’s Have Another Baby ICE Needs Somebody To Play With.."https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiSgTjpDLE4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkWe previously reported that when Gucci and Keyshia had their first son- Ice, Gucci expressed that it felt like being a first time father all over again. “It’s a great thing and I love it, but it’s definitely challenging to be a parent.” He continued, “I always want my music to talk about what was going on in my life, and the most important thing in my life now is my son.”Congratulations to the beautiful couple!