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A pulse of the culture.
If you’re reading this, it’s another Sunday at the crib and this week was filled with a lotta love. A new Nipsey Hussle joint was released with Bino Rideaux ahead of their collab album, Brent Faiyaz dropped Icon and Future confirmed an album was also on the way. With all this new music coming, 2026 is shaping up nicely.
THIS WEEK’S TRACKLIST 💿
The most important news items of the week.
Bino Rideaux announced a collab project with the late Nipsey Hussle called Prolific and shared their single “Reckless” along with the announcement.
Brent Faiyaz delivered his new album Icon and doubled back with a Director’s Cut that includes two bonus tracks.
A judge has banned the use of a few of Lil Durk’s lyrics. However, the use of screenshots from music videos will be permitted.
Young Dolph’s murder suspect is working on a plea deal.
Rumor has it that Travis Scott and Ye have a collab project otw. Havoc revealed a few of his tracks have possibly made the cut.
Lil Baby was accused of fighting with an NFL player who was later shot.
Takeoff’s murder trial has been set for November 9.
Tone Loc was hospitalized, however no reason was given outside of it being a medical emergency.
Ye put Drake, Kendrick, Future, Young Thug and Playboi Carti in his Rap Mount Rushmore.
BARS OF THE WEEK 🎤
Notable quotes or lyrics that made waves.
“I know this cash don't make me / I know this fame don't make me / You know this game get crazy / I know this pain can't break me.” — Nipsey Hussle on “Reckless” with Bino.
“You’ve been looking for love in all the wrong, the wrong places / You’ve been looking for love in all the wrong the wrong faces” — Brent Faiyaz on the romantic cut “wrong faces.”
“I can make a n*gga get his mind right / the type of face card that don’t decline right!” — BunnaB on her latest cut “Mind Right.”
“It's stars in the Wraith, tell 'em, ‘Give me some space’” — Bossman Dlow talking that money talk on “Act Like Money.”
“I know the album is on the motherf*cking way.” — Future on what’s to come musically in 2026.
CHART TOPPERS 📈
Notable top-performing rap and R&B tracks on streaming platforms and charts.
J. Cole’s The Fall Off landed at #1 on the Billboard 200 and Don Toliver’s OCTANE entered at #4.
SOUND WATCH 🎧
Upcoming releases and recent drops worth noting.
The late Nipsey Hussle and his longtime collaborator Bino Rideaux recorded “Reckless” a while back and now its available for fans to listen to. The single is part of their forthcoming project, Prolific, which is expected to be released this summer.
Brent Faiyaz released Icon with 10 joints and another two are expected with the Director’s Cut. Peep the “wrong faces.” music video here.
Victoria Monet brought all the love vibes with “Let Me.”
CMG signee Lil Poppa returned with his new single “Out Of Town Bae.”
Feng’s Weekend Rockstar dropped.
Sexyy Red linked with Key Glock for “Hang Wit A Bad Bitch.”
Luhh Dyl popped off with “Rollin With Me.”
Kenny Muney Muney Talk 2: The Encore Edition dropped.
Larry June, Curren$y and The Alchemist released the music video for “EVERYTHING ALLOCATED” off their forthcoming joint album SPIRAL STAIRCASES.
Jordan Adetunji shared the official video for “Climbing Up.”
Lefty Gunplay is now a Grammy Award-winning rapper and is taking advantage of the moment with a fresh introductory single “What’s My Name.”
Luh Tyler is full of love on his new track “My Boo.”
Buddah Bless announced Buddah Bless The Streets which will include "Owe Me" with Kodak Black and "See The World” with 2 Chainz, Bossman Dlow and Big Sean.
Cochise dropped off “JR Smith.”
BabyTron and Jorjiana came together for “Carhartt.”
Central Cee delivered “Slaughter” with J Hus.
Bossman Dlow shared the magnificently luxurious visual for “Act Like Money.”
The military-inspired video for BunnaB’s “Mind Right” was released.
Draft Day and Lil Yachty shared the soulful “Stylistics.”
Raq Baby released the visual for “WDH You Been Doin.”
Murda Beatz offered “By My Side” with Loe Shimmy and Cash Cobain.
A music video for Concrete Boys’ “Millionaire” was shared.
Big Moochie Grape balled out from his hospital bed in “Humongous.”
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie returned with his six-track EP Before Artistry.
Justine Skye and KAYTRANADA released “Thong.”
Alex Isley shared “Sweetest Lullabye.”
Maya J’an released her dreamy second single“pocketknife.”
Mike WiLL Made-It released his explosive new single “ROOMS,” featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Chief Keef
BEHIND THE MUSIC 🎵
Industry news.
A new book about RUN-DMC is coming April 28 called RUN‑DMC AND RAISING HELL: 40 YEARS written by JayQuan. It has been described as a “definitive deep dive into the hip‑hop album that changed everything.”
Can’t wait for this one!
TOUR BUS 🚌
Concert and festival announcements, tour updates and live performance highlights.
Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama Tour” kicked off this week and is set to wrap April 18 in Atlanta.
Floetry announced their “Say Yes Tour.” It’ll be the duos first national run in a decade.
Wiz Khalifa announced “The Macrodose Tour.” It will be a limited run from April 15 to April 19.
Miguel officially launched his highly anticipated global “CAOS Tour” this week in Atlanta and is expected to wrap May 5 in Barcelona.
FREESTYLE 🎙️
Memes and viral moments.
They saying Latto run a strict program! 😂
RAP HILL ⚖️
Legal matters affecting the music industry.
Ty Dolla Sign and Ye are facing a lawsuit over a sample used on Vultures 2 track “530.”
R&B artist SWSH is accusing the pair of using her 2018 song "Break the Fall (Acoustic)” without permission.
Take a listen to Ye and Ty’s version for yourselves here.
OUTSIDE 📸
Sightings and appearances.
While on his “Trunk Sale Tour,” J. Cole hooped with fans in the DMV.
Rihanna showed up in support of her man A$AP Rocky for his AWGE fashion show in New York City. They were also spotted out doing Valentine’s Day together looking like the perfect couple!
BIRTHDAYS 🎉
Celebrating artists and industry figures born this week.
Brandy, Megan Thee Stallion, Kelly Rowland, Yung Miami, Nasty C, Roc Marciano, Mike Shinoda, Khalid
OUTRO ✌🏽
A final thought.
News of Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux’s collab album Prolific has to be the greatest news to hit this week. There’s no doubt that those two make great music together. I know for fact they are sitting on some gems and “Reckless” is proof of that! Another thing I want to touch on this week is the idea that Lil Wayne doesn’t rap with substance. Now, that’s just crazy talk. He’s one of the most dynamic rappers of our lifetime. We have to chill on disrespecting our greats while they are living.
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