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Future & Metro Boomin's 'We Still Don't Trust You' Debuts Atop Billboard 200

April 25, 2024 1:03 am

Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Future and Grammy-nominated record producer Metro Boomin's second collaborative album, We Still Don't Trust You, has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart dated April 27.

We Still Don't Trust You earned 127,500 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the April 12-18 tracking week, according to Luminate.

The new No. 1 is the second of Future and Metro Boomin's recently-released back-to-back collaborative albums, We Don't Trust You and We Still Don't Trust You.

We Don't Trust You was released on March 22 and We Still Don't Trust You was released on April 12.

We Don't Trust You also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated April 6. Three weeks later, the album is ranked third.

This marks Future's tenth Billboard 200 chart topper, equaling Eminem and Elvis Presley.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate.

Hozier Earns First No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 With 'Too Sweet'

April 24, 2024 11:03 pm

Irish musician, singer and songwriter Hozier has earned his first No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart as "Too Sweet" has risen to top spot.

"Too Sweet" rose to No. 1 from No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart three weeks after it debuted at No. 5. Hozier's previous solo best on the chart was No. 2 with his breakthrough hit "Take Me to Church" in 2014-15.

"Too Sweet" is from Hozier's EP Unheard, which debuted three weeks ago as his fourth Billboard 200 top 10.

"Too Sweet" earned 35.6 million streams, down 3%, and 14.1 million radio airplay audience impressions, up 136%, and sold 6,000, down 17%, April 12-18.

Taylor Swift Shares Video For Post Malone Collab 'Fortnight'

April 24, 2024 9:03 pm

Taylor Swift recently released the music video for "Fortnight", her first collaboration with Post Malone. The song is from Swift's most recent album, The Tortured Poets Department.

"Fortnight" sees Swift sing about a romance that lasted just a couple of weeks. Malone joins Swift on the second verse and stays through the remainder of the song. "I've been such a huge fan of Post because of the writer he is, his musical experimentation and those melodies he creates that just stick in your head forever. I got to witness that magic come to life firsthand when we worked together on 'Fortnight,'" Swift wrote in a statement.

The video, which Swift wrote and directed, also features Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles. It opens with Swift in a wedding gown but restrained to a hospital bed in an institution.

After taking a pill, she hallucinates various situations involving Malone's character. Eventually, Swift returns to reality and starts undergoing some sort of shock therapy.

"When I was writing the 'Fortnight' music video, I wanted to show you the worlds I saw in my head that served as the backdrop for making this music," Swift explained. "For me, this video turned out to be the perfect visual representation of this record and the stories I tell in it. Post Malone blew me away on set as our tortured tragic hero and I'm so grateful to him for everything he put into this collaboration."

"I still can't believe I get to work with the unfathomably brilliant Rodrigo Prieto on cinematography and my team of dream collaborators. The entire crew made this a dream to shoot," she added. "Thank you to everyone involved and everyone who has watched it!!"

Nicki Minaj Drops 'FTCU' Remix Featuring Travis Scott, Chris Brown & Sexyy Red

April 24, 2024 6:03 pm

Nicki Minaj recently share "FTCU (Sleeze Mix), featuring Travis Scott, Chris Brown and Sexyy Red, on streaming services.

The nearly 4-minute remix sees all three guests delivering verses, with Sexxy Red delivering the tamest bars.

The cover art shows Minaj kneeling on the oversized silver title of the track with a pair of black speakers flanking her. It also features the names of the guest artists.

Minaj and Brown previously collaborated on tracks such as DJ Khaled's "Take It to the Head," 2012's "Right By My Side," Breezy's "Love More," 2014's "Only" with Drake and Lil Wayne as well as Meek Mill's "All Eyes on You" and Khaled's "Do you Mind" in 2016.

Nicki and Sexyy Red teamed up for a remix of "Pound Town" last year, while the "FTCU (Sleeze Mix)" sees Minaj and Travis teaming up for the first time.

"FTCU," which appeared on Minaj's 2023 album, Pink Friday 2, peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Drake Officially Drops Kendrick Lamar Diss Track 'Push Ups'

April 24, 2024 4:03 am

Drake officially shared his Kendrick Lamar diss track "Push Ups" to streaming services on Friday (April 19), a few days after the track's leak.

The track sees Drake responding to Lamar's barbed verses on Metro Boomin and Future's "Like That," which took aim at him and J. Cole.

Drake does not target only Lamar on "Push Ups." He also takes aim at the Weeknd, Rick Ross, Metro Boomin, and Cole himself.

After Drake compared himself to Michael Jackson on "First Person Shooter" in 2023, saying the two are tied for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard charts, Lamar took aim at him on "Like That," likening the Canadian rapper to Jackson's longtime rival Prince.

"Prince outlived Mike Jack' N****, bum, 'fore all your dogs gettin' buried That's a K with all these nines, he gon' see Pet Sematary," he rapped on the track.

"This the bark with the bite, nigga, what's up? / How the fuck you been steppin' with a size seven mens on?" Drake raps on "Push Ups," alluding to Lamar's fifth studio album Mr Morale & The Big Steppers.

Unlike the original leak, the official version of "Push Ups" features an original beat credited to Boi-1da, Fierce, Coleman, and Noel Cadastre.

Imagine Dragons Announce 2024 North American Tour In Support Of New Album 'Loom'

April 24, 2024 2:03 am

Imagine Dragons have announced a North American tour in support of their newly announced album Loom.

The pop-rock band also announced that the album will arrive on June 28th.

Imagine Dragons will begin their tour on July 30th in Camden, New Jersey at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The tour will conclude on October 22nd at Los Angeles' iconic Hollywood Bowl.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning on April 23. The general on-sale begins on April 26 at 10 am local time.

Tour Dates:

Jul 30: Camden Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, NJAug 02: Wantagh Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, NYAug 04: Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center, NJAug 06: Mansfield Xfinity Center, MAAug 08: Toronto Budweiser Stage, CanadaAug 12: Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre, MIAug 14: Burgettstown The Pavilion at Star Lake, PAAug 16: St. Louis Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, MOAug18: Tinley Park Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, ILAug 20: Noblesville Ruoff Music Center, INAug 22: Bristow Jiffy Lube Live, VAAug 23: Columbia Merriweather Post Pavilion, MDAug 26: Virginia Beach Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, VAAug 28: Charlotte mPNC Music Pavilion, NCAug 30: West Palm Beach iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, FLSep 01: Tampa MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, FLSep 04: Dallas Dos Equis Pavilion, TXSep 06: Houston The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman, TXSep 08: Ridgedale Thunder Ridge Nature's Arena, MOSep 28: Seattle The Gorge Amphitheatre, WASep 29: Ridgefield RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, WAOct 02: Wheatland Toyota Amphitheatre, CAOct 05: Chula Vista North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, CAOct 06: Phoenix Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, AZOct 09: Albuquerque Isleta Amphitheater, NMOct 11: Salt Lake City Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, UTOct 17: Denver Red Rocks Amphitheatre, COOct 20: Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre, CAOct 22: Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl, CA

Hardy Drops Countrified Cover Of Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre's 'Gin And Juice'

April 24, 2024 1:03 am

Hardy recently released a "country" version of Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre's 1994 hit single "Gin and Juice."

Hardy recorded the cover after Snoop, Dre and Jimmy Iovine tapped him to cut his version of "Gin and Juice" for the launch of their new beverage line of the same name.

"A while back, I got a phone call saying that Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg would like for me to record my own version of 'Gin and Juice' for the launch of their new drink, Gin&Juice," Hardy said. "I'm still in disbelief, but I am so stoked that I'm dropping my version of 'Gin and Juice' with the blessing of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg themselves. Thankful for the opportunity."

Hardy also shared a photo on Instagram that showed him, Snoop, and Dre dressed in suits, hinting that a short film will also be coming soon.

Hardy announced that he will release a music video for the song next month.

Maggie Rogers Earns Fourth No. 1 On Adult Alternative Airplay Chart With 'Don't Forget Me'

April 24, 2024 12:03 am

Maggie Rogers has earned her fourth No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Airplay chart, as "Don't Forget Me" rises to the top spot.

The song follows Rogers' previous No. 1s, which include "Light On" that led for three weeks in 2019, "Love You for a Long Time" and "That's Where I Am."

Concurrently, "Don't Forget Me" pushes 33-31 on the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with 1 million audience impressions, up 6%, April 5-11, according to Luminate.

"Don't Forget Me" has also logged a week on the multi-metric Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ranking dated February 24 at No. 45.

Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Announce Co-Headlining North American Arena Tour

April 23, 2024 10:03 pm

Longtime music collaborators and pop icon pioneers Troye Sivan and Charli XCX are teaming up once again for a highly anticipated 2024 co-headlining arena tour.

Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat with special guest Shygirl, will be staged at iconic U.S. and Canadian venues.

British avant-pop and electronic sensation Charli XCX, fresh off the announcement of her sold-out BRAT 2024 - ARENA TOUR shows in the U.K., is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated sixth solo album, BRAT.

Australian pop sensation Troye Sivan, known for his chart-topping hits and captivating performances, will be coming off the heels of his European arena tour in support of his critically acclaimed third album, Something to Give Each Other

One of the most dynamic duos in pop music, Troye Sivan and Charli XCX have previously worked together on smash hits such as "1999" and "2099."

Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour kicks off on September 14 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. After making stops across in North America including Toronto, New York, Boston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, the tour will wrap up in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena on October 23.

Advance presale registration for tickets is available through April 25 at sweat-tour.com. The artist presale begins on April 25 at 10 AM local time. Tickets and supplies are limited. The general on-sale will begin on April 26 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.

David Byrne Shares Cover Of Paramore's 'Hard Times'

April 23, 2024 3:03 am

David Byrne recently shared a cover of Paramore's After Laughter single "Hard Times."

While retaining the original's tribal drums, Byrne has added a dose of brass to his version, making it feel more celebratory than Paramore's version.

"Paramore recorded an amazing version of 'Burning Down The House' for a Stop Making Sense covers album that A24 is doing in connection with the re-release of the film," Byrne wrote with the announcement of the cover. "The band told me that their song 'Hard Times' was inspired by Talking Heads, so I learned it and recorded my version of their great song with a horn section. This was fun!" Byrne's "Hard Times" version was combined with Paramore's rendition of Talking Heads' "Burning Down the House" for a joint 12-inch Record Store Day exclusive vinyl release on April 20.

Billie Eilish Reveals 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' Tracklist

April 23, 2024 12:03 am

Nine-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish recently revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.

The album does not feature any collaborative tracks. Among the songs featured on the forthcoming record are "Skinny," "Lunch," "L'Amour De Ma Vie," "Blue," and "Wildflower."

"Chihiro," which Eilish teased in an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lower earlier in the month, is also part of the upcoming record.

"Every time you put anything out, it feels like your nudes leaked a little bit," Eilish said of the upcoming album. "I think this one specifically is like that. Something that Finneas and I said to a couple of people when we started to play it for people is we kind of made the album that if somebody had said, 'I want you to make an album and no one is going to hear it. You don't have to worry about anyone's ears or opinions or anything at all. It's in your contract to make an album but no one can hear it.' We pretty much made that album. We made that album without much thought of other people."

Hit Me Hard and Soft, which arrives on May 17th, follow's Eilish's 2019 debut When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and her 2021 sophomore effort Happier Than Ever.

While announcing Hit Me Hard and Soft earlier in the month, Eilish shared that she would not be dropping singles from the album ahead of its release as she wants to give the album to fans "all at once."

The album will arrive in digital and limited physical variants. A note on Eilish's website says the record will be released on eight different vinyl variants which will be produced "with the most sustainable practices available."

Hit Me Hard and Soft Tracklist:

"Skinny""Lunch""Chihiro""Birds Of A Feather""Wildflower""The Greatest""L'Amour De Ma Vie""The Diner""Bittersuite""Blue"

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Reveals 2024 Inductees

April 22, 2024 10:03 pm

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the list of 2024 inductees.

Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest will be inducted in the Performer Category as artists who have created music whose originality, impact, and influence has changed the course of rock & roll.

Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton will be honored with Musical Influence Award:.

Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield were selected for the Musical Excellence Award, while the Ahmet Ertegun Award goes to Suzanne de Passe.

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction will be held on October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The ceremony will stream live on Disney+ with a special airing on ABC at a later date and available on Hulu the next day.

The Inductees were announced live on ABC by Ryan Seacrest and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Lionel Richie during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night episode of "American Idol." where the Top 14 American Idol finalists took on songs from legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees as America voted live for the Top 12.

Ticket sale information will be announced later.

Kings Of Leon Unleash Raucous New Single 'Nothing To Do'

April 22, 2024 8:03 pm

Kings of Leon recently released a new single, "Nothing To Do," a track from their upcoming ninth full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun.

The Grammy Award-winning band co-directed the song's video, shot by lead singer Caleb Followill. The visual provides a look into the intimate side of the group while taking viewers through a highly energetic performance.

"Nothing to Do" is the third single from the upcoming album following February's "Mustang" and March's "Split Screen."

Can We Please Have Fun, recorded at Dark Horse studio in Nashville and produced by Kid Harpoon, is due out on May 10th via LoveTap Records / Capitol Records, and will be available in vinyl, CD, Cassette, and boxset formats.

SZA To Receive Hal David Starlight Award From Songwriters Hall Of Fame

April 22, 2024 6:02 pm

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that SZA will be the 2024 recipient of the eminent Hal David Starlight Award.

SZA will be honored at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner, to be held on June 13 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The Hal David Starlight Award was named in honor of SHOF Chairman Emeritus Hal David for his longtime support of young songwriters. Award recipients are gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs.

SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said, "This is such an exciting time for songwriters and music. Phenomenal artists like Beyonce and Taylor Swift are pushing the envelope of what success looks like but who could argue that the last 2 years belong to SZA. Incredible songwriting, incredible performances, incredible artistry. She so deserves to be the 2024 recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award!"

Four-time Grammy Award winning recording artist SZA released her long-awaited sophomore album SOS in December, 2022. It earned RIAA Gold certification upon release and amassed more than 400 million streams in the U.S. during release week. SOS debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained in the top spot for ten non-consecutive weeks.

SHOF inductees at this year's event include Hillary Lindsey; Timbaland; Dean Pitchford; Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe of R.E.M.; and Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan. Master songwriter Diane Warren will be receiving the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award.

'Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance' Documentary To Stream On Max

April 22, 2024 4:03 am

A new documentary, Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance will stream on Max in the U.S beginning on April 26.

As Beyonce recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.

Produced by the CNN FlashDocs unit, Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance examines the impact of how high-profile artists like Lil Nas X and Beyonce are challenging the country music status quo and how Black artists in Nashville have been laying the foundation for this transformation for some time.

The documentary features interviews with banjo player Rhiannon Giddens, John and T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne, Rissi Palmer, Aaron Vance, and Denitia.

It also includes analysis from culture and country music experts including Toure, Larisha Paul, Chris Molanphy, Kyle Coroneos, Keith Hill, and Co-Directors of the Black Opry Holly G. and Tanner D.

Montreux Jazz Festival Reveals Star-Studded 2024 Lineup

April 22, 2024 12:03 am

The Montreux Jazz Festival has announced a star-studded lineup for this year's edition, including Raye, Sting, Massive Attack, Kraftwerk, Janelle Monae, and Duran Duran.

In its 58th year, the iconic event is set for July 5 to 20 on the Lake Geneva shoreline in Montreux, Switzerland.

The 2024 lineup also features The National, Smashing Pumpkins, Andre 3000, Tyla, Justice, Air, Noname, Jon Batiste, Brittany Howard, Lenny Kravitz, Alice Cooper, Paolo Nutini, Deep Purple, Jessie Ware, Jungle, Michael Kiwanuka, Editors, Dionne Warwick, Laufey, Trombone Shorty, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, Paloma Faith, and more.

A ticket pre-sale for Montreux Jazz Festival 2024 begins Thursday, April 18th via the festival's website.

Kim Petras, Arca & Tokischa To Headline LadyLand 2024

April 21, 2024 8:03 pm

Kim Petras, Arca and Tokischa are set to headline the two-day LadyLand 2024.

The annual LadyLand Music Fest is scheduled to take place on June 28 and 29 at Under the K Bridge in Brooklyn, New York. This is the first year since the festival's inauguration that LadyLand is hosted over two days.

Petras will headline the first day with other performances by Slayyyter and HorsegiirL.

Day two will be headlined by Arca and rapper Tokischa. The day will also see performances from Sevdaliza and Bob the Drag Queen behind the console for DJ sets, along with performances from Cakes Da Killa, MJ Nebreda, and LSDXOXO.

General tickets will go on sale on April 23 at 12 p.m. ET. Single-day tickets start at $69, while single-day VIP tickets start at $150. Two-day GA tickets begin at $135 or $295 for VIP.

Future, Metro Boomin Announce 2024 'We Trust You' Tour

April 21, 2024 12:03 am

Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Future and Grammy-nominated record producer Metro Boomin have announced the We Trust You Tour in support of their recently-released back-to-back collaborative albums, We Don't Trust You and We Still Don't Trust You.

We Don't Trust You was released March 22 and We Still Don't Trust You was released on April 12. We Don't Trust You debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while its track "Like That" with Kendrick Lamar leads the Billboard Hot 100 for the third week in a row.

Produced by Live Nation, the arena run kicks off on July 30 in Kansas City, Missouri, and wraps up on September 9 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The 27-date tour also features a festival performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, Illinois on August 3.

Tickets for the tour are on sale now via Ticketmaster. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages.

We Trust You Tour Dates:

July 30 - Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile CenterJuly 31 - Saint Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy CenterAug 2 - Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv ForumAug 3 - Chicago, IL @ LollapaloozaAug 4 - Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars ArenaAug 6 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone ArenaAug 8 - Atlanta, GA @ State Farm ArenaAug 10 - Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein CenterAug 11 - Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank ArenaAug 13 - Boston, MA @ TD GardenAug 14 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo CenterAug 15 - Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays CenterAug 17 - Washington, DC @ Capital One ArenaAug 20 - New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King CenterAug 22 - Houston, TX @ Toyota CenterAug 23 - San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank CenterAug 24 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines CenterAug 25 - Tulsa, OK @ BOK CenterAug 27 - Denver, CO @ Ball ArenaAug 28 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta CenterAug 30 - Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile ArenaAug 31 - Inglewood, CA @ Intuit DomeSept 3 - Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 CenterSept 4 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland ArenaSept 6 - Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge ArenaSept 7 - Portland, OR @ Moda CenterSept 9 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena

Shakira Announces First Run Of 2024 World Tour Dates

April 20, 2024 10:03 pm

Shakira has announced the first string of dates for her 2024 "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour" in support of her new album of the same name.

The trek will see the pop star play arena shows across North America in late 2024. The first leg of the 14-arena tour will kick off on November 2 in Palm Desert, California, and end on December 15 in Detroit, Michigan.

An artist presale began Friday, April 19th at 10 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Monday, April 22nd at 10 am local time via Ticketmaster.

This tour will mark Shakira's first tour since her 2018 El Dorado World Tour, which took her to stadiums and arenas around the world.

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Dates:

Nov 2 - Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure ArenaNov. 7 - Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint CenterNov. 9 - Los Angeles, CA @ Kia ForumNov. 16 - San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank CenterNov. 17 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines CenterNov. 20 - Miami, FL @ Kaseya CenterNov. 23 - Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum CenterNov. 25 - Washington, DC @ Capital One ArenaNov. 30 - Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank ArenaDec. 5 - Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays CenterDec. 8 - Boston, MA @ TD GardenDec. 10 - Montreal, QC @ Bell CentreDec. 14 - Chicago, IL @ United CenterDec. 15 - Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena

Gunna Announces New Album 'One Of Wun'

April 20, 2024 6:03 pm

Gunna recently announced that he will release a new album, titled One Of Wun, and unveiled the album's artwork.

"ONE OF WUN | ALBUM OTW," wrote Gunna on Instagram.

The rapper has not yet announced a release date for his new record, but it is likely that the album will arrive ahead of his "The Bittersweet Tour" with Flo Milli in May.

Calvin Clausell Jr. created the album's cover, with support from Spike Jordan of The Genius Club. Tai Midyan helped with art direction and design.

In the image, Gunna's face is concealed beneath a mess of blue and white flower petals.

Gunna also shared an official performance visual for "Bittersweet." The visual shows Gunna in several close-up shots and showcases his new dental work.

The rapper had released "Bittersweet" and "Prada Dem," featuring Offset, earlier this year.