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THE BEAT DROP 🥁
A pulse of the culture.
If you’re reading this it’s another weekend at the crib and I know I am not the only one locked in to Kai Cenat’s Streamer University, right? Some students made a theme song for it and everything. Some other things that happened this week? Drake revealed the resurrection of OVO Fest and fans learned that PlaqueBoyMax is signed.
THIS WEEK’S TRACKLIST 💿
The most important news items of the week.
Kai Cenat launched Streamer University with DDG, Dashae, Brooklyn Frost, Funny Mike, India Love, Duke Dennis and more in attendance.
Drake announced the return of OVO Fest and teased ICEMAN as a possible summer release. Another house EP courtesy of Gordo is also expected.
PlaqueBoyMax announced his singing to Capitol Records’ Field Trip Recordings with the ATLANTA EP.
Megan Thee Stallion’s attorney dropped a Google Slide addressing fan conspiracies.
Young Thug called Kid Cudi a rat after he testified in the Diddy trial about his car being blown up. Diddy’s lawyer, Brian Steele, is pushing for a mistrial.
Skilla Baby was shot while sitting inside a black SUV on Detroit’s 8-Mile. He performed a few days later with 42 Dugg.
Hip Hop journalist and filmmaker Sacha Jenkins passed away. He was 54.
SZA saved a kid from whippets in exchange for a photo.
Rod Wave was arrested on aggravated assault charges.
Lil Durk was accused of witness intimidation.
BARS OF THE WEEK 🎤
Notable quotes or lyrics that made waves.
“They hate on Streamer U but we already won.” — Skrill Won on the “Streamer U” anthem.
“Hit the bus!” — Kai Cenat trying to get his students together they snuck out of Streamer University to DDG’s party.
“June where you been? Nigga I been mobbin.” — Larry June on “Black Man.”
“Bitch it’s summer we outside! Put some Yitty on yo titties! (WE OUTSIDE HOE!” 🗣️ — Lizzo popping it on her “Whim Whamiee” freestyle.
“I ain't get no sleep in a week I seen more banks than feet / They keep asking who the biggest out niggas should've knew it's me.” — Rob49 on “Blousin.”
CHART TOPPERS 📈
Notable top-performing rap and R&B tracks on streaming platforms and charts.
DDG broke 200k+ views on Twitch while at Streamer University.
Young Miko’s "WASSUP" entered the Billboard Global 200 chart.
SZA’s SOS rose to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and Kendrick Lamar landed at No. 5.
SOUND WATCH 🎧
Upcoming releases and recent drops worth noting.
Rob49 unleashed his album Let Me Fly which features his hit song “WTHelly” and “So Sexyy” with Sexyy Red and YTB Fatt.
Floridia upstart Hurricane Wisdom delivered the music video for “Anyways.”
AG Club is back at it “Again.”
YFN Lucci tapped in with the first single since his release, JAN. 31st (my truth).
Lizzo dropped a freestyle to “Whim Whamiee” and it’s fuego.
Bossman Dlow came through with the deluxe version of Dlow Curry.
Baby Drill delivered his project Cry For Help.
EBK Jaaybo released the bussing “Exposing Me” with VonOff1700
LeoStayTrill shared his Home Alone project.
mgk released the melodic “cliché.”
Burna Boy and Travis Scott came together for “Tatata”
NBA Youngboy dropped the music video for his introspective cut “Finest.”
YG made his return with “Hollywood” featuring Shoreline Mafia.
42 Dugg declared “We Not Done” with his latest release.
Larry June and Cardo linked up for “Black Man.”
BEHIND THE MUSIC 🎵
Industry news.
TikTok partnered with SoundCloud so fans can add music directly to their SoundCloud playlists, directly from the app. Huge.
STEAK REPORT 🥩
Feuds, diss tracks and social media spats.
Joey Badass vs. 100 west coast niggas is over and the general consensus is that Joey won.
It doesn’t look like YK Niece and Pluto will be making amends anytime soon. 💔Pluto recorded the music video for the “Whim Whamiee” remix with Sexyy Red and Niece has doubled down, saying the two will not be doing any shows together at all. Furthermore, the verse with Latto will more than likely not be released since she wanted both of them on it. And apparently Niece was supposed to be on “Pull Yo Skirt Up.”
Megan Thee Stallion unfollowed Glorilla after the CMG rapper reposted a meme to her IG story that had a Tory Lanez song attached it to. The assumption made was that Glo was showing support for Tory. Shortly after, the two began re-following each other. Glo explained that it was an “innocent repost.” Fans aren’t buying it though. Both ladies were quick to archive birthday posts dedicated to each other and Meg seemed to have cropped Glo out of a picture of them sitting with Beyoncé. Some have attributed a tweet that Glo quoted of her own from April that said “Mfs just gone have to be mad idgaf,” with, “Exactly.”
THE BLUEPRINT 📘
A deep dive of trending topics, artist profiles and music analysis.
Jae Stephens Talks BeyonceBeyTwice Lore, Inside Jokes w/ Jae Baes + More!
The full Jae Stephens interview.
TOUR BUS 🚌
Concert and festival announcements, tour updates and live performance highlights.
Fans can expect to catch Megan Thee Stallion at Dream Con in her hometown of Houston. She will host a panel and cosplay contest.
Key Glock kicked off his 2025 "GLOCKAVELI Tour presented by SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation" in Oklahoma.
Young Miko took over Spain with a sold-out show at Barcelona’s iconic Sant Jordi Club with special guest Bad Gyal.
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter Tour” landed in New Jersey this week and will stay through May 29.
Halsey kicked off her “For My Last Trick Tour” with a sold out show in Concord, Ca.
Wiz Khalifa announced the “Good Vibes Only Tour: Smoker’s Edition,” which is set to kick off July 29 in Austin, Tx.
FREESTYLE 🎙️
Memes and viral moments.
“Before you lie, tell the truth” — Dean Cenat
RAP HILL ⚖️
Legal matters affecting the music industry.
In the matter of Drake vs. UMG, Judge Vargas approved and signed the protective order requested by attorneys for Drake and UMG. This means that some of the materials exchanged during discovery will not be made public in order to protect business dealings on both sides.
In the case of Emilio Garcia v. Roc Nation LLC, et al., the lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion by her former cameraman, depositions can now take place. Garcia’s team wanted Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, CFO Sean Mulvehill and Megan to be deposed. Meg’s team pushed back, citing the apex doctrine, to have Perez and Mulvehill not be deposed. On May 22, the judge granted Garcia’s team application to depose Mulvehill for four hours and granted the defense’s protective order to prevent Perez from being deposed — for now. Meg is also expected to talk.
Lastly, Lil Wayne The Carter 3 producer Deezle (“Lollipop,” “Mrs. Officer,” etc.) filed a $3 million dollar lawsuit against Universal Music Group over unpaid royalties.
TRENDSETTERS 🔥
Updates on key figures who are driving the culture.
Cardi B is expected to be honored by ASCAP with the Voice of the Culture Award for her influence on hip hop and culture.
OUTSIDE 📸
Sightings and appearances.
Justin Bieber joined SZA for a performance of “Snooze.”
Mariah the Scientist was spotted at Houston’s Sakai.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky showed out for Cannes Film Festival in support of his forthcoming film “Highest 2 Lowest” with Denzel Washington. Rocky also teased some new music.
BIRTHDAYS 🎉
Celebrating artists and industry figures born this week.
Daz Dillinger, The Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Yo Gotti
OUTRO ✌🏽
A final thought.
Wowww. It’s the final day of Streamer University and DDG aka Professor Moo got expelled for sending students to a frat party. The crazy part is everyone snitched on him while Headmaster Dean Kai Cenat went from room-to-room trying to figure it out. While that was going on, Agent had a black market shop selling [redacted]. It was pure chaos. When Kai got to DDG’s room, he told him to blank the screen and then beat him up something nasty. SMH. Wendy, Deshae, Funny Mike, Rakai and more all sang like a bird.
For three days, huge streamers such as Duke Dennis, Dontai, CookinWitKya, India Love and Brooklyn Frost from smaller streamers such as Caiuwus and the janit, Skrill Won, came together to create content and learn how to elevate their streaming game.
Too bad they couldn’t follow the rules. 💔 Nevertheless, this was the most entertained I have ever been in my life. I am looking forward to the next class of Streamer University.
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