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A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty On All Counts In Shooting Trial – The R Report
A$AP Rocky has officially been declared not guilty on all counts in his felony assault trial, where he was accused of shooting A$AP Relli in November 2021. After kicking off on January 24, the trial came to a close after nearly three weeks on Friday (February 14). The jury gathered to deliberate on Tuesday (February 18) and after around three hours, they came to a conclusion. In reaction to the news, cheers broke out and Rocky jumped over the barrier to hug his family in the front row. As he left, Rocky told jurors, “Thank y’all for saving my life. Thank y’all for making the right decision.” Prosecutor Paul Przelomiec reminded jurors in his closing argument that the case boils down to whether Rocky’s gun was real or fake. The rapper claimed it was a prop gun. Rocky was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, which would come with a maximum 24 years in prison if convicted. However, prosecutors were prepared to recommend eight to 10 years.
Mrs Dolla Returns With Her New EP “Trail Ride Party” – The R Report
Mrs. Dolla continues to showcase you musical skills. From bringing that nice, and soulful R&B to showing you that she can do the popular southern soul as well. She brings you her new EP Trail Ride Party. Trail Ride Party feature two new southern soul singles. Country Man, and Trail Ride Party. Mrs. Dolla is already breaking on the Southern Soul charts with her Trail Ride Party. Check out her new EP in the link below. https://open.spotify.com/album/48HDkHSppYJFFc9uYc4Ihi?si=eIV1GPQwQsex3pXtwLrpyw
The Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Debuts At #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart – The R Report
The Weeknd‘s new album Hurry Up Tomorrow has arrived on the Billboard 200 with a bang – coming in at No. 1 and nearly going gold in just one week. According to Billboard, the new LP earned 490,500 equivalent album units in the week ending February 6 – less than 10k units away from going gold. This marks the largest week for any album since Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department moved 2.6 million units in May 2024 , and the biggest week for an R&B/hip-hop album since Travis Scott’s Utopia moved 496k units in August 2023. This is a significant increase from the XO singer’s last album, 2022’s Dawn FM, which sold 148k the first week and finished at No. 2 on the chart behind Gunna. Hurry Up Tomorrow was met with a ton of praise from Metro Boomin, who had nothing but great things to say about The Weeknd and producer Mike Dean. https://youtu.be/Bn-3ICGjz0U?si=VnJKmSu96ypgm2vW
From Freshman to Leader: How to Make the Most of Your HBCU Experience By Anaya Balkcom – The R Report
From Freshman to Leader: How to Make the Most of Your HBCU Experience? By Anaya Balkcom Every day I attend my HBCU I learn more about what cultivates a successful HBCU experience.The HBCU experience is culminated by a multitude of experiences that provide a sense of community,and brilliance. Over time, I’ve realized the factor that plays the largest role in this culmination ofexperiences is student leadership.Student leadership is a phrase that describes a student taking on a role in leadership. Sinceorganizations play a large role on my HBCU’s campus, this means that student leadership plays an evengreater role. When looking for organizations to join it’s best to look for those that align with your major.This will allow you to learn more about the major, gain experience in the field, and connect with yourclassmates. My student-leadership experience began during my sophomore year of college. I internedunder two vice-president leadership positions within two prominent communication organizations oncampus. I chose these organizations because they aligned with my major and I had a passion for the workI was doing within it. These internships allowed me to view the organization experience from a leadershipperspective. Going from a member to a leadership role is a drastic difference. While it is a drastic difference, it is not impossible. Being in this position just means that you nowhave to look at situations from all aspects. As a member, we often tend to view matters from our ownperspective, rarely seeking out a difference in opinion. Whereas being a leader, you have to look at thingsfrom a management perspective and a member perspective in order to ensure everyone is enjoyingthemselves and being treated equally.The road to leadership was not always an easy road. I’ve realized that in order to be an effectiveleader you need to be willing to learn something new every day. If you would’ve asked me, freshman yearif I saw myself fulfilling a leadership role for an organization in the future, I might have said no. At thetime, I couldn’t even imagine how I would juggle leading an organization, my school work, and hangingout with friends. Luckily Rome was not built in a day! Over time I’ve learned ways to optimize the most of my time, allowing me to pour into thedifferent parts of my life without running empty. I have also learned that you need to handle life one dayat a time. You don’t need to learn the ins and outs of your position in a day. Let it come gradually, makesome mistakes, this will allow you to learn the value of the decisions you make. Remember this is yourfirst time, and give yourself some grace. If you’re a member of an organization, please make sure to grantyour leaders some grace as well. They work extremely hard to bring you the best experience while stilltrying to foster their own memories. Also, please remember student leadership does not end at leadership roles within organizations.Student leadership is also lending a helping hand to a classmate, or sparking a discussion in class. Studentleadership to me means sparking change within your community and leading your classmates on the pathto success. Student leadership starts with a student willing to spark change and ends with other studentsbeing inspired to carry on and cultivate the change.
Kendrick Lamar Becomes The First Artist To Have Three Albums In The Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart – The R Report
On Sunday (Feb. 16), Billboard unveiled the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200 chart. On the heels of his much-talked-about 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance, K-Dot's latest album, GNX, has returned to the No. 1 spot on the chart. The project moved another 236,000 equivalent album units. Of that tally, 116,000 are made of pure album sales, as the result of Kendrick releasing physical copies of the album last week. GNX returns to No. 1 after debuting in the top spot following its release last November with 319,000 equivalent album units.In addition to GNX, two more Kendrick Lamar albums have returned to the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. 2017’s chart-topping DAMN. rises from No. 29 to No. 9, and 2012’s good kid, m.A.A.d city jumps from No. 27 to No. 10, moving 39,000 and 37,000 units, respectively. It's no surprise Kendrick Lamar's streams are spiking. He has gained around 15 million monthly Spotify listeners since last week's Super Bowl performance.
Stream Drake’s & PARTYNEXTDOOR New Album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” – The R Report
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR‘s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. The 21-track project features plenty of sultry (and slightly toxic) late-night R&B from the OVO Sound duo, who have built up quite the creative chemistry over the last decade. It’s also laced with a few subliminal jabs aimed at the 6 God’s various enemies — Kendrick Lamar and Joe Budden included. https://open.spotify.com/album/6Rl6YoCarF2GHPSQmmFjuR?si=Kj7icCJpTvCxaF3Qeoa0Xg
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Win 5 Grammys At the 2025 Grammy Awards – The R Report
With a clean sweep in all nominated categories, Kendrick Lamar's hit song Not Like Us won five awards at the 2025 Grammy Awards despite the song being shrouded in controversy. K-Dot came into the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 2), with 17 career wins. The Compton, Calif. rapper significantly added to that total as his chart-topping 2024 single Not Like Us won five awards out of five nominations. The L.A. anthem won in the categories of Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, Best Music Video Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Kendrick Lamar himself took the stage to accept the award with Mustard in tow. After acknowledging his aunt Sharon, who had recently passed, and shouting out West Coast icon Dr. Dre, Kendrick dedicated his big win to his home city of Los Angeles. We're going to dedicate this one to the city, Kendrick declares in the video below. Compton, Watts, Long Beach, Inglewood, Hollywood. Out to the Valley, Pacoima, I.E., San Bernardino, all that. This is my neck of the woods that has held me down since a young pup. I was in the studio, scrapping to write the best raps and all that in order to do records like these. Kenny then took the time to give his fellow Californians a sense of hope amid the recent wildfire relief efforts. I can't give enough thanks to these places that I rolled around since high school. Most importantly, the people and the families out in the Palisades and Altadena. This is a true testament that we're going to continue to restore this city. We're going to keep rocking, he adds. https://youtu.be/H58vbez_m4E?si=Qv2YTAXzuaqBavA1
Japreme Magnetic aka Patagonia Preme Delivers Profound Message In “Polydor Paradigm” Video – The R Report
Indie Hip Hop artist Japreme Magnetic, representing Northwest Washington DC, presents visuals for Polydor Paradigm. The record is taken from his latest EP produced by John Banes, 'Just Being Alive Is Gonna Kill You.' Magnetic aka Patagonia Preme comes through with no distractions just minutes of distinct, clear-cut lyricism. Audiences will be struck by a knowledge-driven knockout woven with punches and rhymes. The record/video displays the essence of jewel-dropping and pushes it back to the forefront of Hip Hop. Watch the video and stream the EP below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoOaTMvpGLU https://japrememagnetic.bandcamp.com/album/just-being-alive-is-gonna-kill-you
Listen & Stream Salvatore Perigio’s Single “Sick Face” – The R Report
Salvatore Perigio got one of the hottest albums out right now with his but I'm Never Coming Back. One of the standout songs on the album is entitled SickFace. This is a catchy single that you can definitely hear throughout clubs. With over 52,000 streams, and counting. He's about these niggas sick, and you can see it in there face. Stream his smash single SickFace in the link below. https://open.spotify.com/album/7KgJauhCGqsBy0LDTDxsmO?si=Tx7GzXM1TqCEJ9kftk1czw
Gainesville’s Rising Hip Hop Visionary Justin King Gears Up For “Bhad Babii” Release – The R Report
Justin King is a rising Hip Hop visionary representing Gainesville, Florida. He ignites with unfiltered thoughts and emotions driven by real-life experiences and captivates with his North Florida flavor and style. King’s collaborative single “OutDaStreets” with artist/producer Damon Omen took over airwaves, mix shows, and turntables. Now signed to Skullyz Music (Kingston NY), King is geared up to leave his mark. He is full-throttle in the studio working on a new mixtape and will be releasing a new single in early February titled “Bhad Babii. He is also heavily involved in publishing a book, and a film and lending his hand within his community. Connect with Justin King below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/845Battlefields?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skullyzmusic/profilecard/?igsh=ajcyZmw4YW1tM2tlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/believejustinking/profilecard/?igsh=OWs2dGp1ZXlwcGNl
@TheRReport1 February Miss Unique of the Month: @anniehartigan – The R Report
Born in California and raised in New England. Annie Hartigan has taken over the entertainment industry by storm by her various talents. Singer, songwriter, actress, model, body positive icon and domestic violence advocate. Annie began performing in school talent shows and in her church choir at a very young age. In 2016, Annie was first discovered by an A&R from a Music Group in South Carolina and this was her first break into the music industry. That same year Annie was signed by an Entertainment Company and performed at many local shows and opened up for artists such as Black Rob, Kali Ranks and Eternal from Wu-Tang. In 2017 Annie became an independent artist. That same year Annie was seen on MTV, WorldStar and BET in Chief Keef music video. Annie later performed at her first Grammy event in New York City and New England's First All-Star Weekend in Boston Massachusetts in 2018. Annie was later signed to a Record Label out of Boston Massachusetts and was featured on many songs with various artists including multi-talented artist Yeshua Alexander that were all released worldwide on all music platforms including Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, Google Play and Spotify. In addition to her music career, Annie has also pursued a career in writing to help other single moms navigate motherhood and also for victims of domestic violence since Annie is a survivor herself. Annie made a post on Facebook titled Single Mom Truth that went viral over night. Within a weeks time Annie's Single Mom Truth was shared over 47,000 times on Facebook. Annie was then later contacted by an editor from Filter Free Parents and Annie's article was later published worldwide alongside another article she wrote titled: I'll never judge someone who stays in an abusive relationship because it takes guts to leave. Both articles were shared on Meredith Masonry’s platform and was then shared with over 3 million people. Annie has appeared in many magazines and has been published in various articles and websites. Annie has completely taken overthe internet with her body positive social media movement and inspiring others to love and appreciate the body they’re in. Annie’s achievements consist of performing at shows all over the east coast at music venues and large festivals, has worked under wu-tang clan management, acted in a short film with Hollywood movie actor Antoine Morgan in New York City and also took part in a global companion for Khloe Kardashians company Good American. There’s lot more in store for Annie Hartigan and her career. Follow her on her platforms for more upcoming news! Social Media-Facebook: @iamanniehartIG: @anniehartiganTikTok: @anniehartiganYouTube: @anniehartiganSpotify/Apple Music/SoundCloud: @anniehartigan
@TheRReport1 February Producer of the Month: @IAm_30Roc – The R Report
Samuel “30 Roc” Gloade is a producer and industry tastemaker originally born in Bronx, New York. Besides working behind the boards of mainstream artists, he enjoys honing new talent and preparing them for commercial success. Coming from a family of musicians, his father and cousin inspired his passion for snares, bass, and 808’s. Picking up a drum and joining his high school’s marching band led to 30 Roc’s early turnover in music production. He hopped onto scene connecting with rising talent on social media who were, like himself, looking to break into the music industry. 30 Roc took the extra mile to play an active role in the Atlanta independent music culture by serving as a guest judge for open-mic showcases including Hot 107.9 Durtty Boyz’ Battle Ground Monday. He audited new industry talent and gave away free beats and studio time to competition winners. While most of his production has a heavy bass and percussion, 30 Roc is looking to break a pop artist in the near future. He has experience with other sounds such as R&B and Reggae. Success: In February 2015, 30 Roc officially signed under Mike Will Made It’s Ear Drummer Records music label. His most successful single to date with the label is “Work Ya Muscle” by Earz which was featured on the VMAs in an Apple Music commercial with The Weeknd and in the motion picture Creed. Before signing with EDR, his success as a solo producer rose after Bandit Gang Marco’s club anthem “Nasty” in 2014. The single took off from the underground scale to radio numbers. Both T-Wayne and Trey Songz have done remixes to the single. T-Wayne’s “Nasty “ freestyle went platinum and peaked at #9 on Billboard Top 100’s for 4 consecutive weeks in May, 2015. At the turn of 2016, 30 has landed a placement on the Migos “YRN 2” mixtape for their single “Muhfuckin Tired,” Skippa Da Flippa’s “The Truth,” Lucci’s “Up on It,”. 30 landed placement on Jeezy’s Trap or Die 3 album with the single “Recipe” produced along with Mike Will. Continuing to be a great year for 30 he recently produced BoB’s latest track 4 lit which features T.I., and Ty Dolla Sign. 30 also has new music underway with TK N Cash. Credits: Gucci Mane, Jeezy, BoB, T.I., Ty Dolla Sign, Kodak Black, Sy Ari Da Kid, Bia, Juice Beth, Taylay, Eearz, Lucci, Anthony Hamilton, Travis $cott, TK N Cash, Skippa Da Flippa, Young Dolph, Jagged Edge, Trinidad James, K Camp, Snootie Wild, Young Dro, Future, Rae Sremmurd, Young Buck, Bandit Gang Marco, Peewee Long Way, Kirko Bangs, Kevin Gates, Young Thug, Que, Two-9, Kap G, and A1TheSuperGroup. Contact: Its30RocBeatz@gmail.com.
@TheRReport1 February DJ of the Month: @ap_NevaCarez – The R Report
HE’S YA PLAYA PATNA HOLDING IT DOWN IN THE NIGHT TIME…YOU CAN CATCH HIM DROPPING THE HOTTEST HITS ALL ON YA FO’HEAD EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6-10PM IN THE NIGHT TIME BEATDOWN.HE HAILS FROM SOUTHSIDE OF THE ATL, BUT HAS BEEN A RESIDENT OF VALDOSTA FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS.WITH HIS ENERGY AND UNIQUE PERSONALITY LEADING HIM TO HOSTING EVENTS SUCH AS WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND TALENT SHOWS, COMBINED WITH HIS LOVE FOR MUSIC, GAVE HIM THE PLAN TO PURSUE RADIO…HE GOT HIS START WITH RADIO BY INTERNING AT 107.9 THE BEAT AND SHADOWING BIG NICK AND DJ-SWIN. HE THEN WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE HIS OWN SHOW ON THE WEEKENDS TO LET HIS VOICE BE HEARD, AND NOW IS THE VOICE OF THE NIGHT TIME.FOLLOW HIM♦Instagram: @oohthats.ap♦Snapchat: @ap_NevaCarez
YFN Lucci Released From Jail After Almost Four Years Behind Bars – The R Report
YFN Lucci is officially free after serving four years behind bars in a racketeering case. Lucci was released from prison on Friday (January 31), and welcomed by his children, family members and friends in a heartwarming video posted to his Instagram Story shortly afterward. The Atlanta rapper was officially sentenced in January 2024 after pleading guilty to one count of violating Georgia’s Street Gang and Terrorism Prevention Act, though he had been behind bars since January 2021 on the case. He received a sentence of 10 years in prison followed by 10 years on probation, but as part of a plea deal, he was able to get out even earlier. In a statement to 11Alive, Lucci said: “I’ve learned a lot during my time away. I’m incredibly grateful for my family and friends—who have stood by me the whole time. Now, it’s my turn to give back. I want to use my voice, my platform, and my music to inspire those who look up to me. I want to show people it’s never too late to make a change. For me, this time is about growth, redemption, and purpose. I’m excited—there’s so much more to come.” His attorneys added: “Rayshawn Bennett, widely known as YFN Lucci, was granted early release on parole and walked out of prison this morning to dozens of waiting friends and family. He is overjoyed to reunite with his children, his family, and his music. He will waste no time releasing new music and getting back on stage to perform for his fans.” https://youtu.be/JO4TtMrtk6Y?si=CSwaO_MO9Z_bqP_g
Jim Jones Drops New Diss Track At Cam’ron Entitled “Jomo” – The R Report
Jim Jones has finally dropped his Cam’ron diss track “Jomo,” firing back at his former groupmate’s recent rant. While the two have had a tense relationship for almost 20 years now and have exchanged barbs in the media in recent weeks, “Jomo” marks the first time that this iteration of the beef has been taken to the booth. Responding to Cam’ron’s taunt that he and Ma$e showed him the ropes when it comes to music, he spits: “Them n-ggas taught me how to rap and I went platinum / They didn’t think when I started rapping that I would lap ’em / Everybody know for Diplomats I was the captain.” Capo also addresses Killa Cam’s claims that he is not actually from Harlem, rapping: “Is he a Bronx or is he a Harlem n-gga? / Fuck all that, tell me what’s the problem n-gga,” before adding: “Let me answer your questions, I’m a legend up in two boroughs.” https://youtu.be/90CBdOHubks?si=9AcfEb_iR4SDPuF6
PA’s Rap God TDM Presents His Latest Single “Still” – The R Report
Norristown PA indie artist Rap God TDM presents his latest single “Still.” His deliverance of in-your-face yet empowering lyrics flows over trap tropes and sharp melodies. His resonating message is a simple one; while everyone is lurking he's moving, grinding, and shining through the shade. Stream Still and connect with Rap God TDM below. https://open.spotify.com/album/0r8MwUWQlld8CUJjWF7Gc7?si=vtGAY4sBQ3u36qBfxhIBrA Connect with Rap God TDM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapgodtdm83gc/profilecard/?igsh=NDFobmRnN3gzajJq X: https://x.com/rapgodtdm83 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rapgodtdm?_t=8jOa8ZSrVf9&_r=1
A Night In The Spotlight Casual R&B Party @thisisNIVEA Performing Live Saturday Feb 22nd In Quitman GA – The R Report
All Surrounding Cities!! Get Ready!! It's Going Down Saturday Night February 22nd In Quitman GA!! A Night In The Spotlight Casual R&B Party Adult Prom!! Music by DJ Tremayne & Fatboy Rhymer!! With R&B Sensation Nivea Performing Live!! Hits 25 Reason & Complicated!! For Tickets & Table Reservations Contact (229) 539-9897!! It's Happening Saturday Night February 22nd In Quitman GA!! Nivea Performing Live!! Get Your Tickets Now!!
50 Cent Was The Most Streamed Artist From New York In 2024 – The R Report
50 Cent hasn’t released an album in over a decade, but that hasn’t stopped him from being named the most-streamed rapper from New York in 2024. Over the last 12 months, 50 has accumulated 1.89 billion streams on YouTube, more than other NYC giants such as JAY-Z, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. As expected, the G-Unit boss feeling on top of the world with the news, posting screenshots of his stats on Instagram and reminding fans that this was something he prophesized some time ago. “I told you I run New York in 05, Nothing has changed! LOL Don’t believe me check the numbers,” he wrote. Over the same period (January 21, 2024 to January 21, 2025), Nicki was the second most-streamed New York rapper with 1.43 billion YouTube views, followed by Cardi (921 million) and Hov (721 million). Pop Smoke (715 million), A$AP Rocky (619 million), Biggie (567 million), Busta Rhymes (412 million), Diddy (386 million), DMX (376 million) and Nas (313 million) also pulled in considerable numbers on the platform. https://youtu.be/4737v4hLY9Y?si=pvqJMyYCBe2ZUONL
A$AP Rocky Rejects Plea Deal In A$AP Relli Shooting Case – The R Report
A$AP Rocky has turned down a plea deal in the A$AP Relli shooting case and will continue to trial once jury selection is complete. Rolling Stone reporter Nancy Dillon was in the Los Angeles courtroom as the jury selection in the 2021 shooting case began on Tuesday (January 21). According to Dillon, Rocky was offered three years probation, a seven-year suspended prison sentence and 180 days in county jail if he would plead guilty to Count 1, but as he told the judge, “I respectfully decline, thank you.” Rocky’s lawyer, Joe Tacopina, also revealed they have two witnesses who are ready to testify that the gun seen on the security video was a prop gun that Rocky carried “for security reasons.” A$AP Rocky turning down the deal was expected, as his lawyer told Judge Mark S. Arnold at a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday (January 16): “From our side, we have no interest in a settlement. My client has indicated he’s not willing to take anything. But obviously, I will listen to anything, any offer. And I have an obligation and a duty to relay it to my client, which I will do.”
Lil Wayne Gives Fans Update On The Release Of “Tha Carter VI” – The R Report
Lil Wayne has promised fans that they can expect to hear Tha Carter VI before the end of 2025. Speaking with AT&T at the College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta on Monday (January 20), Weezy was asked if he would be releasing the long-awaited album this year. He gave a simple response: “Guaranteed.” It’s the most positive sign yet that Tha Carter VI is on the way, with Wayne having not released a solo album since 2020’s Funeral. The Young Money capo has been teasing the project for years and appears to have been working with some unexpected collaborators. Last year, Warren G revealed that he had worked on a track for the upcoming album. He said on SiriusXM: “I got a record called ‘All Alone’ with Lil Wayne. It’s gonna be on Tha Carter VI. They was like, ‘We need this, Warren. Let us go on and get that.’ I was like, ‘Aight, that’s cool.’ “It’s me and him on there. That muthafucka’s so vicious. When they hear that, they gon’ be like, ‘Wow!’ […] This is a banger.”
Kanye West Is Working on Beats for North West’s Debut Rap Album – The R Report
Ye is in the beat-making process for his daughter North West's debut rap album, Elementary School Dropout. On Tuesday (Jan. 21), Ye shared a post on Instagram, which provides an update on the album his 11-year-old daughter North announced last year. The post, which can be seen below, shows a black-and-white image of North sitting in a chair next to a keyboard. This little girl made me love music again, Ye captioned the candid photo. She asked me to make beats for her I got back on the ASR Chopped up beats for her album and chopped every beats with my bare hand for BULLY. North made her rapping debut on the Vultures 1 track Talking / Once Again. She first announced she would be following in her father's footsteps and releasing a rap album almost a year ago during a Vultures 2 listening event at the Footprint Center in Phoenix last March. I've been working on an album, North told concertgoers. And it's called Elementary School Dropout. https://youtu.be/Tqlw87XV4kU?si=bVH6syXKyiehOUwy
Jim Jones Delays Release of Cam’ron Diss Track “JOMO” – The R Report
Jim Jones has announced that he has pushed back the release of his Cam’ron diss track, allegedly at the request of his record label. In a post on Instagram on Tuesday (January 21), the Dipset rapper wrote alongside the song’s artwork: “‘JOMO (Jump Off My AYOO)’ new single drops Jan 31st. My lable told my I’m trippin slow down a bit my bad.” He then teased a separate song featuring fellow Harlem heavy-hitters Juelz Santana, Vado, Dave East and others, and promised that he would also announce the release date for his new album At the Church Steps later this week. “But we DROPPIN th REMIX this week ‘Tht Sh!t Still in HARLEM’ [featuring] @thejuelzsantana @vado_mh @daveeast @2gs_likegucci93 @suzi,” he wrote, referencing his take on Laila!’s viral hit “Not My Problem” (which has also been sampled by Cash Cobain). https://youtu.be/JvC5GGFGCPM?si=TFN4JHCz1Pfa7U87
Jim Jones Responds To Cam’ron In Harlem Neighborhood – The R Report
Jim Jones has his Cam’ron response song all ready to go — and he proved it by performing it in front of a famed Harlem mural paying tribute to his late friend — who was also Cam’s cousin. Jones took to Instagram Live in the early morning hours of Saturday (January 18) to share video of him rapping the track he teased earlier this week at a notable place: on East 110th Street in front of a mural of Derek “Bloodshed” Armstead, Jones’ longtime friend — and, as mentioned, Cam’ron’s cousin — who was killed in a car accident in 1997. Cam announced at right around the same time that he would be filming an upcoming freestyle series at that same location. Bloodshed was a member of the group Children of the Corn, which was originally made up of him, Cam, Ma$e and Darrell “Digga” Branch. Big L would join the crew as well. Jones knew Bloodshed during his high school years. “I remember I used to pay Bloodshed a quarter for him to do freestyles. [I’d] give him $3 before the day was done,” Jim told Complex back in 2018. “God bless his soul. Blood was a special, special person.” In his segment, Cam mocked Jim for admitting that Ma$e taught him how to rap. On the track, Jones responds: “So what more you want to ask him?/You n-ggas taught me how to rap, and now I’m platinum.” Check the video below. https://youtu.be/Wmi8IlJz-hk?si=HRPeZSyInsUwYfwu
Kanye West Declares Himself The “G.O.A.T Of All G.O.A.T’s” – The R Report
On Monday night (Jan. 13), the artist formerly known as Kanye West announced a new drop on his YZY website. The post features a new slipper design called the SL-01. The black low-top shoe is very streamlined, sans any markings and includes a rigid sole. SL-01 at https://yzy-sply.com/ I don’t collab, he captioned the post. In a follow-up post, Ye shared a photo of an old laptop computer. He captioned that post, To be specific Any brand other than Yeezy F**k you Close your dirty a*s laptops. Clearly on one, Ye quadrupled down on the braggadocio a few hours later in a post shared on Tuesday (Jan. 14). In the post, which features a photo of goat, the Chicago artist declared himself the greatest of all time at basically everything. RAPS [goat emoji] BEATS [goat emoji] ALBUMS [goat emoji] CLOTHES [goat emoji] PROPHECY [goat emoji] CHOIR [goat emoji] SHOES [goat emoji] MONEY [goat emoji] POSTS [goat emoji], he captioned the photo. TWEETS [goat emoji] AWARDS [goat emoji] AWARD SPEECHES [goat emoji] THE GOAT OF ALL GOATS OF ANY GOAT THAT WAS EVER GOATED [goat emoji] YOUR FAVORITE GOATS FAVORITE GOAT [goat emoji] YOUR DADS DAD TELL YA MOM YOU GOT A NEW DAD [goat emoji] PERFORMANCE [goat emoji] SHOW [goat emoji] SHOW MONEY [goat emoji] TOUR MONEY [goat emoji] GROUP ALBUMS [goat emoji] DOCUMENTARIES [goat emoji] EXECUTIVE PRODUCER [goat emoji] BRAND OWNER [goat emoji] TEETH [goat emoji] MOST PRODIGIES [goat emoji] INFLUENCE [goat emoji] ORIGINALITY [goat emoji] MASKS [goat emoji] CRASH OUT [goat emoji] CARS [goat emoji] HOMES [goat emoji] PROPERTIES [goat emoji] PAP PIC [goat emoji] TALENT RECRUIT [goat emoji] HE BEEN DID IT [goat emoji] HE BEEN SAID IT [goat emoji]. He concluded, THEY TOLD YOU I WAS DEAD BROKE CLONED DO THIS SOUND LIKE A CLONE I DONT TAKE ADVICE I GIVE IT I DO AND SAY WHAT THE F**K I WANNA SAY WHEN I WANNA SAY HOW I WANNA SAY WHENEVER I WANNA SAY IT EVERYBODY WANTED TO KNOW WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YE NEVER GOT MONEY AGAIN I GUESS WE’LL NEVER F**KING KNOOOOW WE’LL NEVER EVER EVER F**KING KNOOOOOOOW I’M RICH FOREVER AND EVER IN EVERY LIFETIME. https://youtu.be/crwvxjW39eg?si=UfTlDbwRD3KmcKNg
Wallo Attempts To Squash The Beef Between Cam’ron & Jim Jones – The R Report
Wallo has attempted to broke a truce between warring Diplomats Cam’ron and Jim Jones. The Million Dollaz Worth of Game co-host made the public plea on Instagram, calling for peace between the two greats of early ’00s Hip Hop who have rekindled their feud in recent days. Alongside a throwback picture of Killa Cam and Capo, Wallo wrote: “I’m writing this letter from a place of deep admiration and respect. From my prison cell, I witnessed something truly incredible — the bond and brotherhood you two shared. Through BET, MTV, college radio, XXL, The Source, and so many other platforms, you brought Harlem’s energy to the world in a way that was nothing short of legendary. “The connection between you brothers was unmatched. The energy, the swag, the culture — it was magnetic. Watching you both rise together gave people like me something to admire and hold onto, even in the toughest times. Straight up, I HATE seeing the distance now, because what you two had was more than music; it was a movement.” He continued: “I’m sitting here catching a cold, but before I lay it down tonight, I had to get this off my chest. I needed to let you know how much I appreciated everything you shared with us all. Y’all embodied that Harlem pride and made it feel like we were all part of something bigger. “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for giving us that. I truly believe that tomorrow can be better than yesterday, and I’m holding onto the hope that you two can find that brotherhood again. I love y’all, and I’ll forever respect the impact you’ve made. Love & Respect.”
Lil Baby “W.H.A.M” Album Debuts At #1 On The Billboard Top 200 Chart – The R Report
Lil Baby has returned to the top of the Billboard 200 album chart with his new album WHAM, which moved 140,000 units in its first week of release. The album is the Atlanta rapper’s fourth number one LP, following It’s Only Me, his Lil Durk collaboration The Voice of the Heroes and My Turn. Lil Baby recently announced that WHAM won’t be his only release of the year, as he’s planning to drop two new albums in 2025 that will showcase two different sides to his artistry. The Atlanta rapper shared the news while appearing on Lil Yachty‘s A Safe Place podcast, saying: “At first, I was telling people I was going to drop a double album. Now, I’m dropping the WHAM album and Dominique album.” https://youtu.be/Pw5y13LU_M0?si=P3levbEvRPjePmVq
Cam’ron Responds Back To Jim Jones – The R Report
On Monday (Jan. 13), Cam'ron and Ma$e returned to action with a new episode of the It Is What It Is podcast. Killa starts off the episode airing out Jim Jones, who recently had some disparaging comments about his former friend and label boss. You are a Guardian Angel in designer, n*gga, Cam says around the 2:40 timestamp of the video below. What the f**k is you talking about? You are from The Bronx, bro. You are not from Harlem. Why do you keep thinking that you are from Harlem? You are not from Harlem. I did not grow up with you, my n*gga. Cam goes on to call Jim a fan who saw Cam's early wave and tried to befriend Killa for clout. He also brings up multiple instances of Jim not living up to his hardcore image, including a time when Jim tried to press Maino and the Brooklyn rapper flipped the script and a time in Miami when members of BMF chased Jim on the beach. They chased you to the beach, n*gga. You was in the sand, Cam recalls. Wet from the water, from the ocean. https://youtu.be/A6nKtw4W8wA?si=lbF8xrDWO4q3X-AP
LiAngelo Ball Signs $8M Deal With Def Jam – The R Report
LiAngelo Ball‘s song “Tweaker” has been gaining attention lately from fans and rappers alike, and now its success has reportedly led to a seven-figure record deal. On Monday (January 13), ESPN reporter Shams Charnia said that a rep from Ball’s Born2Ball Music Group told him the basketball player-slash-rapper had signed a deal with Def Jam and UMG. “Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed, and gives Ball full ownership of music and his own record label,” Charnia continued. The $8 million number was disputed by TMZ, who cited their own (unnamed) sources. “Tweaker” has a couple of high-profile fans who have indicated they’re ready to jump on a remix: Boosie Badazz and Moneybagg Yo. https://youtu.be/2n1u7GS8YwA?si=D5AiZZDPR3A9FvLd
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Has Reached 1B Streams On Spotify – The R Report
Kendrick Lamar‘s Drake diss “Not Like Us” received yet another honor recently, in addition to hitting number one two separate times, being named Top Rap Song of 2024, and being both the best-selling song and Apple Music’s most-streamed song of last year: it has hit the billion-stream mark on Spotify. As of this writing, Kendrick’s record-breaking hit has 1,002,438,426 streams on Spotify, a feat it accomplished in near-record time, having only been released last May. https://youtu.be/H58vbez_m4E?si=W0__3QmnmO2ZW1hr
Drake Release New Track “Fighting Irish Freestyle” – The R Report
Drake released a new song called “Fighting Irish Freestyle” by surprise on Friday (January 3), and it finds him getting a lot off his chest. It was initially released as a VHS-style video on YouTube by Griselda affiliate Conductor Williams, who produced the song and previously worked with Drizzy on For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition. “Fighting Irish Freestyle” is not the 6 God’s first release since his high-profile beef with Kendrick Lamar (he dropped a handful of 100 Gigs loosies last summer), but it is his most pointed (and arguably his best) as he addresses those who either attacked him or betrayed him in 2024. From LeBron James and Kendrick Lamar to DeMar DeRozan and Lil Wayne, social media is buzzing over the potential targets of Drake’s latest track. Let’s break it down. LeBron James? King James seems to be the main target of “Fighting Irish Freestyle.” For starters, the song title appears to reference the nickname of LeBron’s St. Vincent-St. Mary High School basketball team in Akron, Ohio. Drake even has a tattoo of LeBron in his now-famous “Irish” high school jersey on his left arm. Check out Drake's Fighting Irish Freestyle in the video link below. https://youtu.be/baplmxpH1t8?si=mjE0VkgKZrhFag_4
Lil Baby Drops New Album Entitled “W.H.A.M” – The R Report
Lil Baby new album is finally here. On Friday (Jan. 3), the Quality Control rapper released his fourth solo studio album WHAM (Who Hard as Me) on DSPs. The latest album from the Atlanta rapper features 15 songs and guest appearances from Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Rod Wave and others. It also features the first verse from Young Thug since his release from jail on the song Dum, Dumb and Dumber. One person who is not on the album is former frequent collaborator Gunna, who Baby recently revealed he no longer has a relationship with. Baby first announced the album back in November, right before dropping the songs 5 AM and Insecurities, neither of which appear on the album. The latest LP is Baby's first album since 2022's It's Only Me, but there's more where that came from. In December, Baby revealed he will be putting out another album in February titled Dominique after his given name. I still put some of the songs I was gonna use for Dominique on WHAM, he during an interview on Lil Yachty's A Safe Place Podcast. I know my fanbase really be wanting them certain songs. But I feel like WHAM is more like me on some young n*gga sh*t...Dominique is more like the serious me. Check out Lil Baby's WHAM album below. https://open.spotify.com/album/2c8SoKQdYX3D7tN1ywt9xb?si=K4FDhlewTQaAvblSFC9kLw https://youtu.be/PDQM23AiARM?si=TSvJiusLXzWRZIvs
@TheRReport1 January Producer of the Month: The Kingsmen – The R Report
Born and raised in the Tri-state area, Dre, Ron and Zay (Kingsmen) could always be found somewhere singing a note, banging a drum or making music. At an early age they all quickly realized their love for music was anything but child’s play. They all write, sing and produced. Over the last year, they developed their sound by learning how to lean on each other’s gifts. The music they create blends the drums of today with melodies that touch several decades, to create a modern yet throwback vibe. If asked who influenced their sound and style of production, names such as Marvin Gaye, Genesis (Phil Collins), Sade, Prince, Timbaland and The Neptunes will most likely be mentioned. They’re working on several projects set to launch next year 2022. Their first official single as a collective “Riot”, released under the Kingsmen Music Group banner dropped in June 2020 but Fans can look forward to many more from them and the artist they work with featuring sounds that capture and evoke “that feeling”. Listeners will agree these musicians are here to stay.
@TheRReport1 January DJ of the Month: DJ Chocolate – The R Report
DJ CHOCOLATE. EVERYBODY LOVES CHOCOLATE And you will too because if you’re looking tohave a good time, then look no further thanthe “sweet” sounds of DJ Chocolate. Chocolate offers the perfect blend ofenergy, elegance, and excitement whenshe’s setting the musical mood. She knowshow to capture the moment, engage heraudience while creating the unforgettableexperience you desire from your DJ.For over a decade, Chocolate hasperformed throughout the United States andabroad. She spent a season as the residentDJ aboard the Celebrity Solstice Cruise Shipwhich tours Alaska and Canada. She continues to make annual appearancesto perform in the Dominican Republic andMexico at selected Hard Rock Resortproperties. Not only is she a talented event performer,but she’s had a successful career as a radiopersonality and mix show DJ that has beenfeatured in one of the Top 10 radio markets inthe country. She continues to be in high demand formusic festivals, concerts, virtual and corporateevents for national brands such as Top Golf,Bebe, Sephora, MAC Cosmetics, GAP, CoorsLight, Jack Daniel’s and Under Armour.She was even tapped as the official DJ for theSouth Eastern Region of Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Inc. So, there is no doubt after anexperience with DJ Chocolate, you’ll see whypeople say,EVERYBODY LOVES CHOCOLATE!!!
@TheRReport1 January Indie Spotlight: Songbird The Goddess – The R Report
Songbird The Goddess was Born and Raised between Baltimore and Millington in the state of Maryland. She always sang from as far back as she could remember. She started participating in public events such as church, local talent shows, school events and theater at the age of 6. By 14, Songbird moved to Delaware where her love for rapping started to manifest. By 17, she started penning her own bars and trying her hand at rapping herself. At 23 years old local talent Big Snap took her under his wing and helped her to start pursuing music as a career. After his passing, she continued to pursue music in honor of him. She has said she is inspired by a plethora of artists that have created her unique sound. Artists such as Mary J Blige, Erica Badu, Brandy, Music Soulchild, and Ms. Lauryn Hill have helped her develop her Soulful singing and melody crafting. And her Lyrical inspirations include Ms. Lauryn Hill, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Tierra Wack, and Rapsody. Songbird The Goddess is an artist on a mission to keep real Hip Hop and R&B as her guiding light. https://youtu.be/qAnkIcbMihM?si=Hf3LPaKiaI3bikf2
@TheRReport1 January Miss Unique of the Month: @rachae3l (Erica D) – The R Report
Erica D She is a lingerie designer, model, make up / tattoo artist originally from Queens, NYC but a longtime Florida resident. Name: Erica D Occupation: Owner and designer for: Ink Witch, La Mela Rosa, Serpent & Co (Lingerie, apparel & accessories) / Makeup / eyebrows / tattoo Artist IG: 666Serprent666 Twitter: @rachae3l
PX-TNE & Paper Route Empire Present ‘Who Da F*ck Is Dat N*gga In Dat Wheelchair? Pt 2: The Bran Dre Story’ – The R Report
West Coast underground movement T.N.E. along with the southern powerhouse P.R.E. (Paper Route Empire) present PX-TNE's highly anticipated album titled 'Who Da F*ck Is Dat N*gga In Dat Wheelchair? Pt2: The Bran Dre Story.' The 35-track project attacks with raw energy and street anthems that bridge the gap between West Coast and Southern Hip Hop. Heavyweight features including OJ da Juiceman, Hot Boy Turk, Quavo, and more heighten the album's intensity. Stream below. https://soundcloud.com/samhoody/sets/px-tne-who-da-fk-is-dat-nigga?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Connect Instagram and X @PXtne1
Quando Rondo Gets Sentenced to 33 Months In Prison for Drug Conspiracy – The R Report
On Wednesday (Dec. 11), Quando Rondo appeared in federal court in Chatham County, Ga., where he learned his fate after pleading guilty in a federal drug trafficking case in August, according to local news station WSAV. Quando received a sentence of 33 months. He was also ordered to pay a $40,000 fine and spend three years on probation following his release, where he will have to undergo drug testing, mental health counseling and educational training requirements. The rapper was facing up to five years in prison. He will begin serving his sentence on Jan. 10, 2025. Quando Rondo was originally charged with drug conspiracy and participating in criminal street gang activity after being arrested in 2023. He reached a deal with the prosecution in June and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances (marijuana). The rapper also has an open DUI case, which he pleaded not guilty to back in September. https://youtu.be/8zFnCg3BO4Q?si=4emF8C2xywTBKIt-
50 Cent Launches Action Movie And Series Channel – The R Report
On Tuesday (Dec. 10), Fif became the second rapper to have his own channel following Diddy's Revolt when his new 50 Cent Action channel went live. The new channel will feature a list of films curated by 50, including several of the movies he's starred in over the years. The channel will also utilize film production company Liongate's catalog of over 2,000 titles. Jennifer Vaux, Vice President of Content Acquisition & Programming at Roku Media recently spoke on the union. We’re excited to collaborate with our longstanding partner Lionsgate and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson on this innovative channel, she said. 50 is one of the biggest stars in the world with a massive audience and an unmatched impact in the content space. Viewers are going to love this fun, unique way to explore Lionsgate’s awesome lineup of action programming, as well as behind-the-scenes content from 50 Cent. 50 Cent also celebrated the move in a statement saying, Roku’s reach and success in the free TV space make them the perfect launch partner for 50 Cent Action. My channel created in partnership with Lionsgate will deliver exactly what my audience loves to watch all in one place. We’ll be #1 in no time.
J. Cole’s “No Role Modelz” Gets Certified Diamond By The RIAA – The R Report
J. Cole‘s 2014 single “No Role Modelz” reached a major milestone this week, as it hit the Diamond (10 million) mark in sales. The track was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Tuesday (December 10). In fact, it vaulted past Diamond, all the way to 14 times platinum, or 14 million units. “No Role Modelz” is now Cole’s second Diamond song, following “Middle Child,” which hit that bar in July. It has, however, gone on to become one of Cole’s most enduring songs. “No Role Modelz” was reported two years ago to have passed 10 million units, but it was never certified until this week. https://youtu.be/0EnRK5YvBwU?si=aFDa_YTWjUq_jMU-
GloRilla’s “TGIF” Named Best Song Of The Year By TIME – The R Report
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 28: GloRilla attends the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for MTV/Paramount Global) GloRilla‘s hit single “TGIF” has been crowned ‘Best Song of the Year’ by TIME in their annual year-end list. Published on Monday (December 9), the publication noted that the songs “were selected with our list of the 10 Best Albums of 2024 in mind, so to showcase a greater range of music, no artists appear on both.” Among songs like Beyoncé‘s “Riiverdance,” Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” and Kehlani‘s “After Hours,” Big Glo holds down the top spot for her single-ladies anthem. “For GloRilla, being single is a supernatural experience,” reporter and critic Stephen Kearse writes of the track. “When the Memphis rapper isn’t in a relationship, she’s not just free from headaches and responsibilities; she’s powered up, unstoppable, glowing. She spends ‘TGIF’ toasting to this enhanced state over seismic bass kicks and a cinematic horn loop that brings to mind Godzilla ascending from the Pacific. GloRilla’s banner year has her topping multiple year-end lists, and Billboard recently named the Memphis native as the hottest female rapper in the game for 2024. Noting that she suffered a bit of a sophomore slump in 2023 after singles like the Fivio Foreign-assisted “Cha Cha” failed to hit like her breakout songs “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and “Tomorrow 2” the year prior, Billboard highlights how she “made a triumphant comeback and reclaimed her mojo when she struck gold with ‘Yeah Glo!’ at the top of 2024.” https://youtu.be/zP6eqCOM7tk?si=CvGIQ5y2FhamMB42