As a rapper, NBA YoungBoy has without a doubt been one of the most consistent rappers that have ever lived – and he is just 23 years old. In terms of the amount and rate of music he drops, he probably has the biggest fan base on the planet. This is because he releases so much information at such an incredible rate. Although the fact that YB is not willing to leave his fans hungry may seem terrible to some, he is not willing to do anything like that. There is no doubt that that is one of the most admirable characteristics about him and should be commended in any way possible. It is a suitable way to mark the beginning of the new year for the “Broken Hearted” rapper, who has brought the new year in the way he intended. Today (Jan. 6) the rapper released his debut album I Rest My Case.
This is the latest release from NBA YoungBoy. Judging from the looks of it, he isn’t showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. In addition, judging from the way that he is releasing it, he has no intention of ever letting up. It is his first official studio album since he signed with Motown Records in October of last year, and it marks his first independent release. In only the last year, YoungBoy was able to debut six projects on the Billboard Top 200 charts, including five solo efforts and one collaborative effort with DaBaby (Better Than You). The Last Slimeto charted four top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 in 2022, which is more top 10 albums than any other act on the chart that year. He also released four projects over the last two months, which include REALER 2, The Last Slimeto, 3800 Degrees and Ma I Got A Family.
This one is going to be a tough one for NBA YoungBoy, who possesses 19 records under his belt, but he is sure to set the bar high for fans worldwide by going it alone. The good news is that this will not be the last time we hear from Young Buck musically this year, instead we can expect many more.
The record label and management outlet behind the LVRN empire, Love Renaissance, has recently announced the release of the second installment of their series, Home For The Holidays, which is scheduled to be released in Mid-November. With the remix comp this time around, 11 songs were included. Contributions were provided by such names as Alex Vaughn, dvsn, Westside Boogie, DRAM, OMB Bloodbath, Baby Tate, and more.
Summer Walker teamed up with Slimwav to release a new visual from the aforementioned project yesterday, which featured Summer Walker‘s version of Eartha Kitt’s ’50s Christmas classic “Santa Baby.” The short offering release is the work of Lisa McCall and Slimwav, bringing with it the modern edge to Eartha Kitt’s ’50s Christmas classic which will instantly appeal to music fans of all ages:
During the accompanying clip for “Santa Baby,” Summer Walker is pictured singing and recording, surrounded by beautifully decorated Christmas trees, in a recording studio, keeping things simple yet thrilling at the same time. After the Atlanta singer finishes the video, we see a picture of the Atlanta singer with her LVRN family that ends the video.
Her sophomore studio album, Still Over It, was released in the past year, and is conceptually a continuation of her 2019 album, Over It. This project contains 20 soulful cuts as well as appearances from a wide range of artists including City Girls, Cardi B, SZA, Lil Durk, Pharrell Williams, Omarion, Ari Lennox, and Ciara. Following its release in the first week, Walker’s CD, Still Over It, became the first one to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This was the first time Summer Walker had achieved a No. 1 on the chart.
As previously reported on Oct. 12, 2019, Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed in her Texas home by a cop. Yesterday (Dec. 20), former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson. Jefferson, a 28-year-old black woman, was shot and killed by Dean, a white police officer, while she was inside her home. The shooting occurred after police received a call about an “open structure” at Jefferson’s home.
This is the first time a police officer in Texas has been convicted of murder for an on-duty shooting in nearly 40 years, according to The New York Times. Dean resigned from the police force hours before he was arrested and charged with murder in October 2019. He pleaded guilty earlier this month. In a statement released after the sentencing, Jefferson’s family said they were “satisfied” with the outcome but that “nothing will bring Atatiana back.” “We hope that her tragic death will shine a light on the actions of police officers and how they treat people of color,” the statement continued. “It is our sincere hope that no other family will have to go through what we have had to endure.”
In October, a Texas grand jury indicted Dean on a charge of murder, to which he pleaded not guilty. However, in November, he accepted a plea deal that reduced the charge to manslaughter. At his sentencing yesterday, Dean apologized to Jefferson’s family, saying “I am sorry for taking Atatiana’s life.” Atatiana Jefferson’s family had asked for the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, but Dean was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months behind bars.
The Only The Family collective of Lil Durk and his Endless Enthusiasm has unveiled its follow-up to the Loyal Bros compilation that was released in 2021. During this round of the album, fans will be able to enjoy 23 tracks that have been provided by Icewear Vezzo, Kodak Black, Future, BIG30, and Trippie Redd.
The visuals for Lil Durk’s standout track from Loyal Bros 2 have come out just a few days after the release of the album, “Block Is Hot,” a collaborative effort between Durk and rising star Deeski. Lala the DJ is responsible for producing the track, along with PHIL, King Osama, and Joel Demora, which pays homage to a classic Lil Wayne single while instilling in listeners a vivid picture of the streets of Chicago, including:
This video clip, which celebrates the release of Lil Durk’s banger “Block Is Hot”, features the rapper, Deeski, as well as other members of OTF appearing in different parts of Chicago, including the neighborhood of Englewood. As well as showing off stacks of money, Durk & Co. have been spotted paying tribute to fallen rapper King Von, as well as showing off some of their own cash.
In addition to Loyal Bros 2, Lil Durk also dropped a seventh studio LP in March called 7220. This album features 17 songs and has collaborations with Gunna, Summer Walker, and Morgan Wallen. It was only several months after the chart-topping album was released that a deluxe edition of the album was released with 13 additional tracks and collaborations with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Moneybagg Yo, EST Gee, and more.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from Russian custody. The athlete spent nine months detained after airport authorities discovered a small amount of marijuana in her luggage as she attempted to leave the country following a professional basketball game.
In a statement released by the White House, President Barack Obama welcomed Griner’s release and praised her for her “strength and perseverance.” “Brittney’s long-overdue release is a testament to her strength and perseverance,” Obama said. “I commend her for standing up for herself and others who may have been unfairly detained in Russia.” The President also called on the Russian government to “reform its laws and practices” with regards to drug possession, which he said “unfairly target[s] individuals like Brittney.” “No one should be subjected to detention and mistreatment because of the actions of others,” Obama said.
We are pleased that she will finally be reunited with her family and friends, and we will continue to stand by her as she adjusts to being home. President Barack Obama celebrated Griner’s “long-overdue release”: “Brittney Griner is a talented athlete who has represented our country with distinction on the basketball court. We are pleased that she has been reunited with her family and friends, and we call on the Russian government to release all Americans who are unjustly detained so that they can return home to their loved ones.”
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