50 Cent Announces "Power Book IV: Force" Theme Ft. Lil Durk & Jeremih

50 Cent's television empire grows every week, it seems. The G-Unit honcho is fresh off of the season finale of BMF while Power Book II: Ghostcontinues to do some big numbers for Starz. Plus, the upcoming BMF docuseries that he'll be producing, Fif is a busy man these days.

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It's the Power universe that remains Fif's most lucrative endeavor on television. The rapper is currently preparing to launch another spin-off titled, Power Book IV: Force which will focus on the story of Tommy as he "cuts ties and puts New York in his rearview mirror for good" and makes his way to Chicago. Of course, that means that Fif will need appropriate theme music to accompany the show and it looks like he's received confirmation from two of Chicago's finest that they'll be on board.

"Ok the FORCE theme song is done. Me @lildurk and @jeremih coming soon," Fif wrote. "BOOM! Chi-Town vibes. GreenLightGang." 

Following the success of Power Book II: Ghost and Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Fif hinted that the upcoming spin-off in the Power universe will be filled with action from the jump.

"The way that New York was a character in ‘Power,’ Chicago is in ‘Force,'” said Fif. “Knowing Tommy’s temperament, knowing that he’s headfirst with everything he does, it’s just exciting out the gate. Like from episode 1.”

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Your Old Droog Continues Prolific Run With New Album "Space Bar"

There are rappers that release a lot of music, and there are rappers who release A LOT of music. 

Where a lot of artists come every year with a project or two and a handful of feature verses, Brooklyn rapper Your Old Droog will pull up with five full-length projects and drop them all within the span of a year. Beginning last December with Dump YOD: Kutroy Edition, YOD kicked off a prolific run that included another solo project titled Time, and a pair of collaborations with Tha God Fahim, titled Tha Wolf On Wall St and Tha YOD Fahim. 

Today, the "Quiet Time" rapper is back with the album he calls his best. 

Space Bar, like every other Your Old Droog project, is a masterclass in New York hip hop. Rapping over production from 88 Keys, Nicholas Craven, SadhuGold and Elaquent, YOD skates over every instrumental, working every pocket like he's Brady in the fourth. A 13-track, 32-minute record, Space Bar includes features from Lil Ugly Mane, Billy Woods, Nickelus F and Tha God Fahim and finds Your Old Droog rapping back-and-forth with some of his closest peers in the game.

Space Bar Tracklist
1. Space Bar Intro
2. Cosmonaut
3. Yuri
4. White Russian
5. Bloody Mary
6. Babushka IV (Zinfandel)
7. 2001: A Space Yodyssey
8. Sector 7 Interlude
9. Meteor Man (feat. Lil Ugly Mane & Billy Woods)
10. Mojito (feat. Nickelus P)
11. Blue Hawaiin (feat. Tha God Fahim)
12. Dom Perignon (feat. Tha God Fahim
13. Space Bar Outro

Stream Space Bar below and let us know what you think down in the comments.

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Virgil Abloh Vigil Set Up Outside New York’s Off White Shop

Following the tragic news of 41-year-old Virgil Abloh’s passing yesterday, a vigil has been set up in his honour outside of New York’s Off White store, located at 51 Mercer Street.

A video shared by @thebossaffiliate on Twitter shows the exterior of the shop, with a person dressed in black dropping off flowers and lighting a candle. A small herd of others stopped to witness the moment, some of them likely also paying their respects to the late creative genius.

Abloh may have left us far too soon, but he still offered up countless contributions to the world of fashion (and the culture in general) during his career. While he was facing a private battle with an aggressive form of cancer, he continued to work tirelessly, providing inspiration that will last for decades to come.

“Through it all, his work ethic, infinite curiosity, and optimism never wavered,” a statement shared to his Instagram feed yesterday afternoon reads. “Virgil was driven by his dedication to his craft and his mission to open doors for others and create pathways for greater equality in art and design. He often said, ‘Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of myself,’ believing deeply in the power of art to inspire future generations.”

Abloh leaves behind his wife, their two young children, his sister, parents, and the countless lives he touched through his work and fearlessness in pushing boundaries and creating art. Since the world found out about his death, tributes have been pouring in from fans, famous friends, and family – all of which have had nothing but beautiful stories and memories to share of the designer.

Read some of the sweet posts dedicated to Virgil Abloh here. RIP to an icon.

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Ari Lennox Says She Was Arrested In Amsterdam After Being Racially Profiled

Authorities arrested Ari Lennox on Monday morning at Amsterdam Schiphol airport after she accused the airline staff of racial profiling. Dutch military police said that Lennox was being held in custody for disturbing public order. Lennox tweeted about her arrest this morning after landing in the Netherlands.

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"Fuck Amsterdam security. They hate black people," she tweeted. "I’m being arrested in Amsterdam for reacting to a woman racially profiling me."

A rep for the Dutch military police, who also handle airport security, accused Lennox of being aggressive towards airline staff. They also claimed Lennox was drunk in public.

"Our unit found a woman full of emotions, that wouldn't calm down," spokesman Robert van Kapel told Reuters. "That's why she had to be taken into custody."

At this point, it's unclear when Ari Lennox will be released from police custody. As the investigation continues, police officials said that they're looking into alleged threats made by the Dreamville singer during the incident. 

In the moments leading up to the arrest, Ari Lennox claimed that it was a staff member from KLM airline that she had issues with. "Racism. Wow Amsterdam I'mhorrified. I was so happy to travel and this evil woman... I've never experienced racism so blatant," she wrote.

We'll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding Ari Lennox's arrest in the Netherlands.  

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RGF Productions CEO Blasts Fetty Wap For Dropping "First Day Out"

The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Fetty Wap.

After flying under the radar for a couple years following his massive run in 2015, the "Trap Queen" rapper announced his new album The Butterfly Effect would be released on October 22. October 22 came and went and one thing was clear — Fetty Wap back. The Butterfly Effect was a more mature record than anything we'd heard before, and with songs like "Mona Lisa" highlighting the album, the buzz surrounding Fetty and his upcoming Rolling Loud NY appearance was palpable.  

Unfortunately, it never happened. 

Hours before his scheduled performance, Fetty Wap was arrested at Citi Field, and was reportedly charged with a handful of drugs and firearms charges. He was released on $500K bond, and in the weeks since, has ruffled a few feathers. 

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After assuring that "if it ain't life, it' ain't forever" in response to speculation over a potential sentence for his pending charges, Fetty spoke with Fat Joe about the challenges of his life in the streets, and the opps he's made over the years. During his conversation with the "Lean Back" rapper, Fetty said that his label owner, Nitt Da Gritt, had lied about paying for his attorney and called him miserable. Nitt Da Gritt responded, calling Fetty Wap "delusional" for thinking he is a "street n***a, trap n***a," or a "hustler." 

Last night, Fetty dropped a new song called "First Day Out" to celebrate his release from jail, and to reflect on the aspects of his life that landed him there. Speaking to those who have supported him, as well as those who have gone behind his back, the New Jersey rapper painted a picture of his life in the streets, and once again, Nitt Da Gritt had something to say. 

In a video re-posted by DJ Akademiks on IG, the RGF Productions CEO goes off on Fetty Wap, and says he's going through some sort of identity crisis. 

"Make a first day out song?," he questioned. "N***a, you trying to be Gucci Mane?"

"What the f*ck, man? Like bro, it's like you having a f*cking identity crisis, bro. Bro, just be yourself, man," he said. 

Nitt Da Gritt continues on to encourage Fetty Wap to get back to where he was when they made Fetty Wap in 2015, and finishes with one last observation.

"Do it for what you was doing it for before, what got you where you was at, my n***a ... N***a trying too hard bro, that sh*t is like trying too hard at its finest." 

Check out "First Day Out" here and let us know if you think Nitt Da Gritt's response valid down in the comments.

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Jazmine Sullivan & Silk Sonic Earn Mighty Praise At The 2021 Soul Train Awards

Last night’s Soul Train Awards saw some of the biggest figures in the music industry come together to celebrate the beauty that is R&B music. As The Source reports, the show took place in Harlem, NYC at the world famous Apollo Theatre for the very first time, with BFFs Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold acting as co-hosts.

The evening began with an incredible performance of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s “Fly As Me,” and Silk Sonic later returned to the stage to close the show with their fiery new single, “Smokin’ Out The Window.” Of course, those weren’t the only two times the vocalists took to the stage – they also brought home awards for Song of the Year, The Ashford and Simpson Song-Writer’s Award, and Video of the Year.

Another big winner was Jazmine Sullivan, who shared her captivating project, Heaux Tales at the start of 2021. The 34-year-old was acknowledged for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and Album of the Year, making her fans very happy following news that she had somehow lost to Doja Cat in the R&B category at the American Music Awards earlier this month.

Other recording artists recognized last night include Yung Bleu for Best New Artist, Charlie Wilson for the Certified Soul Award, Giveon for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Normani and Cardi B for Best Dance Performance, Kirk Franklin for Best Gospel/Inspirational Award, and WizKid and Tems for Best Collaboration.

Ari Lennox took the stage to perform her hit single, “Pressure,” and Lucky Daye dazzled listeners with his performance of “Over.” Leon Bridges, Summer Walker, Tone Stith, and Fred Hammond also shared songs of their own, among others.

Congratulations to all the winners!

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Fetty Wap Celebrates Release From Jail On "First Day Out"

One week after Fetty Wap released his new album The Butterfly Effect on October 22, the "Mona Lisa" rapper was arrested at Citi Field before a scheduled performance at Rolling Loud. Charged with transporting, distributing and selling "more than 100 kilograms of deadly and addictive drugs, including heroin and fentanyl," Fetty was held in jail for some time, but was eventually released on $500,000 bond. 

In the weeks since his release, Fetty spoke on potentially facing a life sentence, and assured that "if it ain't life, it ain't forever." 

Last night, Fetty dropped "First Day Out," and addressed the part of his life that landed him in hot water. Rapping over heavy drums and inspirational piano loops, Fetty is intense and speaks directly to the streets and both those who supported him, and those who have gone behind his back. 

Quotable Lyrics
Left it all to you baby
It's amazing when they think you're gone what they do baby
N****s lied on my kids, n****s lied 'cause they dead
Now I'm home and they ghost, b*tch it is what it is 

Check out Fetty Wap's "First Day Out" below and let us know what you think in the comments. 

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