There's like 100+ bars from Gucci Mane's mixtape discography alone that are like vocal stims for me to say randomly, but the ones that always stuck around the most were his adlibs. Ever since I went on a deep-dive in his discography I'd catch mysef randomly going like "Yeeeaaahhh", "BRRR!", or "'SGucciiiii!".
Does anybody else have any artists they do this with?
Pre-orders of physical copies have started appearing on online stores, such as RRC, listing the release date as October 23rd
> Nine-time GRAMMY® winner Anderson .Paak and GRAMMY®-nominated rapper Cordae have been operating on the same wavelength for years. What started as pure chemical reaction on 2019’s “RNP” slowly turned into one of hip-hop’s most natural, low-ego partnerships, fueled by back-and-forth gems like “Two Tens” and “Summer Drop” and a series of dynamic TV performances that felt more like two best friends hanging out than a polished routine. On their debut collaborative album, Heavy Is The Crown, that organic bond gets the full-length treatment it’s always deserved.
> At its core, the project is a tightrope walk between serious real-life stakes and uncompromising fun. The title isn't just bravado—it speaks directly to the shared weight both artists carry as the primary providers and anchors for their families. But instead of letting that pressure crush the vibe, .Paak and Cordae lean into each other. Meeting as total equals, .Paak’s elastic, soul-drenched musicality anchors Cordae’s razor-sharp lyricism, allowing both to unpack the heavy reality of success and family responsibility without ever losing their spark.
> That balance is what makes the album tick. To drive the point home, the album art pays homage to the cult comedy Step Brothers—a nod to the silly, irreverent friendship that birthed the music in the first place. Heavy Is The Crown doesn't feel like a forced corporate crossover or a calculated career move. It’s a record about brotherhood, family, and what happens when two masters of their craft step into the studio simply because nobody makes them laugh, rap, or create quite like the other.
> Production by J. Cole, 9th Wonder, Hollywood Cole, Conductor Williams, Swizz Beatz, FNZ, The Collective, Soul Anderson & Caleb
Narratives that you see either here on this subreddit or on other online spaces that you just think is straight up wrong or you hear it enough that it becomes a cliché and makes you go "Alright, alright. We get it already!"
"So-and-so has been trash since their 3rd album/4th album/5th album", "When you listen back to it, so-and-so really had the worst/best verse on this song", "So-and-so only has one good album in their discography!" Type shit
Noah Settles, the D.C. rapper who goes by the name No Savage, is facing robbery and assault charges in Prince George’s County Circuit Court.
County prosecutors say Settles, 26, and three other men walked into Silesia Convenience in Fort Washington and “began picking items off the shelves and counter,” according to the charging document.
“Then they all stated, ‘everything was free today,’” and told the clerk, “Don’t do anything stupid or we will shoot you,” according to a detective’s affidavit.
Court records allege that the men took cigarettes, vape pens, candy, condoms and packaged noodles.
A Metropolitan Police Department detective recognized Settles as one of the suspected robbers due in part to his “notoriety as a local rapper,” according to the affidavit.
The alleged robbery took place in January, but Settles wasn’t charged until March. He was granted home detention in May, court records show, but violated those terms in August when he cut off his ankle monitor. There is an active warrant for his arrest, according to the Prince George’s County state’s attorney’s office.
Settles’ lawyer, CT Wilson, has filed motions to suppress evidence and dismiss the case. A judge has yet to rule on those motions. Wilson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The case is set to go to trial in September.
Settles grew up in Southeast D.C. and attended Washington Metropolitan High in 2018. He dropped out to pursue a music career, according to Washington City Paper.
He has been releasing music since at least 2019 and has amassed more than 125,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. He was featured on “Playing the Fifty,” a track by Young Don that made The Banner’s list of the best local rap and R&B for the first half of 2022. Settles’ most recent single, “Anti Social,” was released in February.
Settles was previously sentenced to three years in prison for firing a gun inside Tysons Corner Center mall in northern Virginia on Father’s Day weekend in 2022. No one was shot, but three people were reportedly injured when the mall was evacuated. Settles was also sentenced to 10 years’ probation and barred from returning to the mall.
In addition to the charges in Prince George’s County, Settles is facing felony charges in D.C. related to illegal possession of a firearm. The docket in that case indicates that in December 2025, Settles was in the Psychiatric Institute of Washington and was scheduled to be transferred to an inpatient drug treatment program.
When I say "fell off" I'm not talking about rappers who had a solid run & then buzzed out (say A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie for instance) I'm talking about rappers who were 1 hit wonders or who were known for a few songs & were then forgotten?
I got this idea from recently hearing Nebu Kinizas "Gassed Up" randomly for the first time since 2017 in spotify shuffle where it randomly came into my playlist as a recommended song & I got a hit with a bunch of nostolgia. So out of curiosity I decided to check out more of Nebus music & holy cow was I surprised how much of a vibe his music is
For those wondering hes a melodic rapper where he sings a lot in his music & is similar to Don Toliver/Lil tecca/Trippie Redd/Sofaygo type artists. It's like he was ahead of his time essentially but nonetheless I'ma definitely check out more artists music who fell off & see how they are. But I guess I'm now a Nebu fan even if hes super inconsistent with dropping music LMFAOO, never would've thought I said this but here we are
Fav songs so far since I'm not quite finished with all his music yet- Rose Petals, Patience, No Pressure, Can't Call It
So what was the song of the summer for everyone who participated?
This isn’t about whether the hosts are “biased” or what their personal views are - they’re a talk show, not a newsroom. That being said, they’ve leaned into marketing as an editorial platform and are thereby subjected to an analysis of journalistic integrity. So, it’s more about which stories get airtime and which don’t.
They often cover crime, politics, and social issues, but it sometimes seems like the emphasis leans toward stories that fit a familiar narrative, while other relevant stories don’t get as much attention.
A few examples I’ve been curious about:
● Crime framing: Does Charlamagne’s reaction change depending on whether he identifies more with the victim or the accused? At times, he seems highly sympathetic to victims of crimes that could happen to him, while emphasizing context or criticizing coverage of other crimes.
● Sheng Thao (Oakland mayor case): A major corruption case that hasn’t seemed to get much sustained discussion.
● Big U federal case: A notable RICO case connected to hip-hop culture and prior guests, but not heavily covered in detail.
● Tupac case updates: Covered at times, but given its cultural relevance, I wonder if the depth of discussion matches the significance of the story.
At the same time, the show often spends a lot of time on individual crime stories, political controversies, and issues that fit broader cultural conversations.
I’m not saying this is intentional or unfair. There are plenty of valid reasons a show might choose certain topics over others, and they obviously can’t cover everything. I’m just wondering if there’s a consistent pattern in story selection, where certain types of narratives get more attention than others, even when both are newsworthy.
To be clear, most major news outlets engage in selective coverage. However, Charlemagne repeatedly represents himself as an independent thinker who calls out any side of an argument. Is he and his show prepared to admit their own practices that are similar to those publications he seems to criticize routinely?
A publication like Ground News would likely serve listeners looking for objectivity better in the long run. While many may listen to TBC for its entertainment value, there may be many who listen to it and construe commentary as factually complete/entirely true.
10 years ago, Frank Ocean finessed his way out of a record deal with Def Jam by releasing Endless. His critically acclaimed masterpiece Blonde was released the next day via his independent label Boys Don’t Cry. Originally released as a music video exclusively on Apple Music, Endless was eventually rereleased on physical formats with a slightly different tracklist. It has yet to be released on streaming.
Although considered a “throwaway” record to get himself out of his record deal, Endless has received a cult following and is seen by fans as being a worthy companion piece to Blonde. The album has considerably more EDM and Hip Hop elements compared to his other works, boasting electronic instrumentals and numerous rap verses from Frank. The album vocals are primarily performed by Frank but features backing vocals from Sampha and Jazmine Sullivan.
While Endless is a little harder to find than Blonde I do recommend fans seek out a copy of it online. It’s cold electronic soundscape perfectly contrasts the hazy, fuzzy, summery soundscape of Blonde. I personally remember being cooped up in an apartment blasting Endless in my apartment during the pandemic, which is where I fell in love with this project.
DISCUSSION:
What were your favorite tracks?
Where does Endless rank in the (technically 4) albums Frank Ocean has released?
Where does Odd Future rank as a rap group in your opinion?
I’ll see y’all for Blonde’s 10 year later discussion tomorrow.
The Atlanta rap duo released their debut collaborative album on August 9th, 2011, via 1017 Brick Squad, Mizay and Warner Bros.
The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 21, with first-week sales of 17,000 copies in the United States.
Tracklist:
Discussion:
Did the album live up to the status of its collaborators at the time?
Favorite track(s)?
I hate when rappers use background vocals & just do karokee