JID and Lancey Foux are the shot of adrenaline the culture needs
Plus, new music from Doechii, Gelo and Icewear Vezzo.
THE BEAT DROP
A pulse of the culture
If you’re reading this, it’s another Saturday at the crib and JID said that he turned his album in and it will be coming really soon. Also, Lancey Foux showed us how he gets down in the studio during PlaqueBoyMax’s stream and the culture said its goodbyes to Roy Ayers and Tony! Toni! Toné! co-founder D’Wayne Wiggins, both who passed away this week.
THIS WEEK’S TRACKLIST
The most important news items of the week.
JID said his new album is turned in and ready to go. Then, he previewed a new song in a Wing Stop ad.
Lancey Foux locked in (TF) on PlaqueBoyMax’s Twitch stream and created some bangers.
First Roy Ayers passed away and then Tony! Toni! Toné! co-founder D’Wayne Wiggins passed way. RIP to two generational legends.
As if we need another slave film, Kendrick Lamar is set to take part in a slave movie where a man plays a slave re-enactor dating a white woman whose family used to own his family called “Whitney Springs.”
JAY-Z filed suit against his accuser, in addition to disgraced lawyer Tony Buzbee.
Sara from Da Band sued Diddy for $60M, alleging sexual harassment.
SiriusXM announced the launch of Mary J. Blige Radio.
Drake is rumored to be performing at the FIFA halftime.
Police identified two suspects accused of killing Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter.
Playboi Carti still hasn’t released his new album.
BARS OF THE WEEK
Notable quotes or lyrics that made waves.
“I told PlaqueBoy we ain’t gon’ stop from going in until we Mac tough.” — Lancey Foux on “Biggest On The Island.”
“They don’t wanna grind and wonder why they never turn to bosses.” — Meek Mill on a freestyle over Drake’s Take Care instrumental “Over My Dead Body.”
“Only reason n*ggas having motion is because I’m chillin.” — Icewear Vezzo on “Streets Ain’t The Same.”
“I bang for real, don’t gotta perform, when I smoke it’s Rolling Loud with it.” — Trap Dickey on “Gettin Money” with OJ Da Juiceman.
“Strike one. You’re a man and you’re heterosexual.” — Doechii on her dating red flags.
“Album bout to b 🔥 trust me” — Future on whatever he’s working on next.
“Pass me the Biscoff cookies.” — T-Pain on why he prefers flying commercial.
“Repeat these affirmations. I’m me TF! TF they thought was going on? TF they thought this was?” — Lil Nas X on Reels sharing positive vibes.
“Maybe you should [get] Nicki Minaj on it for a female’s voice.” — Beyoncé after hearing Big Sean’s “IDFW” for the first time.
CHART TOPPERS
Notable top-performing rap and R&B tracks on streaming platforms and charts.
Kendrick Lamar’s GNX is set to make its way back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The rapper remains No. 1 on US Top Artists on YouTube while his song “Luther” with SZA sits at No. 4 on the Top Songs chart.
Meanwhile, SZA gained some momentum with "30 For 30" on YouTube.
And, rising Florida act Hurricane Wisdom released the music video for his song "Drugs Callin," landing at No. 93 on YouTube’s US Top Songs with more than 1.9M views to date.
SOUND WATCH
Upcoming releases and recent drops worth noting.
Doechii dropped the oldie, but goodie fan favorite “Anxiety” from her Coven Music Sessions, which resurfaced after being released in 2019. The song was recorded to Gotye’s 2011 hit “Somebody I Used To Know.”
Turbo and Gunna linked up for their latest single “Classy Girl.”
The Chopstar’s have done it again, this time giving Drake and PartyNextDoor’s $$$4u the purple treatment for $ome $exy Chopnot$lop $ongs 4 U.
Icewear Vezzo delivered his latest EP Undefeated along with the music video for the Jetson Made-produced track “Streets Ain’t The Same.”
PlaqueBoyMax brought Lancey Foux on his stream and created a banger In The Booth called “Biggest In The Island” and then Max created another banger with Skepta.
Lancey also dropped the music video for “Dance On Me.”
Trap Dickey and OG Da Juiceman got the shake club going up with “Gettin Money.”
Cash Cobain unleashed the “Trippin on a Yacht” music video.
Money Man and Rio Da Yung delivered a visual for “Cardio.”
Jim Jones dropped off the music video for “Back In My Bag.”
LUCKI delivered a “Bad InFluence” freestyle.
Lil Durk is expected to release his new album Deep Thoughts on March 28.
Homixide Gang’s “Free Agents” was finally shared on streaming platforms.
KenTheMan dropped her 15-track album Kinda Famous.
Saba Pivot and No ID teased their upcoming project The Darkroom - Chapter I.
HitgirlLENA teased a song called “I Got What You Need” on Instagram.
WarholSS and VonOff1700 dropped the music video to “Dope Dealer.”
OHGEESY dropped a new music video for “Novio #2” featuring Junior H.
Gelo returned with a new banger called “Can You Please” featuring GloRilla.
Wiz Khalifa hopped on J. Cole’s “Clouds.”
Kalan.frfr dropped a heater for the ladies called “Go Girl.”
Autumn Paige delivered her new song “Baggage” along with a music video.
4L Javi dropped his album 4 The Plot.
Dende shared his new song “Need U Like.”
Fredo Bang and TEC shared their 8 Legged Gorilla EP with features from Kevin Gates and Rob49.
JAY1 tapped in with Hunxho for “Prettier.”
Summer Pearl delivered her soulful EP called The Interlude.
Hanumankind dropped the “Run It Up” music video.
LG Malique delivered the inspiring song “Give It To God.”
TOUR BUS
Concert and festival announcements, tour updates and live performance highlights.
Post Malone announced the Travelin’ Tailgate, a new kind of tour that will bring fans an unforgettable day of live music, great food, cold Bud Light and much more. Best of all? Admission is free.
SiR announced his 2025 Step Into The Light Tour. Tickets are on sale now.
Pusha T and Afrojack are set to headline the Heineken® House 2025 Lineup at the Coachella, which is set to take place in April.
Soul Beach Music Festival hosted by St. Maarten unveiled their lineup, which includes Muni Long and Charlie Wilson, among others, in May.
FREESTYLE
Memes and viral moments.
“Anita, darling!”
RAP HILL
Legal matters affecting the music industry.
Drake’s defamation suit against UMG, taking place in New York, is moving along as well as his petition in Bexar County, with The Recording Academy axing the audience singing the alleged defamatory portions of “Not Like Us” from YouTube.
The following dates have been set to move forward with Drake’s legal motions against his label, according to OVO Docket, a social media account following both actions closely.
On March 17, UMG’s response to the defamation lawsuit is due. On March 24, the hearing for UMG’s motion to dismiss the Bexar County petition will be held and on March 26 a joint letter for the April 2 pretrial conference in New York is due.
TRENDSETTERS
Updates on key figures who are driving the culture.
The UCLA Anderson School of Management honored Issa Rae with the 2025 Game Changer Award.
OUTSIDE
Sightings and appearances.
Doechii and Doja Cat sat next to each other at the Schiaparelli A/W 2025 show in Paris.
Electronic Arts made Doja Cat a playable character on The Sims 4. Tattoos and all.
Caresha, aka Yung Miami, turned heads at the Off-White F/W 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week.
Bun B brought out Don Toliver, Ludacris, Yolanda Adams, and more, during his Birthday Bonanza set at the Houston Rodeo during Black Heritage night.
Everybody and they mama was at Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s Gold Party following the Oscars.
Nav had an album release party at Wendy’s.
BIRTHDAYS
Celebrating artists and industry figures born this week.
Rob49, Tyler, The Creator, Sylvia Robinson, Shaquille O’Neal
OUTRO
A final thought.
I keep saying, this year we will see the more creative rappers in the genre thrive. With JID on the way, after being away for so long, and fans being able to see how Lancey Foux dialed in while creating music during his stream with PlaqueBoyMax, this assertion seems to be even more the case.
Lancey and Max created two full songs live on Twitch — “Biggest on the Island” and “Bizarre,” and witnessing it was pure magic.
JID on the other hand was recently spotted with Mr. Flute Man and creative genius himself, Andre 3000, spurring speculation that the two have something cooking.
Quality creations and collaborations to push everything forward is the new wave. The quick, microwave, nostalgic, get-a-hit-real-quick days are done. The people are craving for something deeper than that and if you ask me, this is just what the culture has needed.
Ok now I feel like I’m caught up on everything I missed this week 🔥🔥🔥