Stereogum — We’re getting a couple of would-be blockbuster rap albums this morning. There’s 21 Savage’s american dream , announced just a few days ahead of time. And there’s also Kid Cudi’s INSANO, which has been teased for months. At this point, C... more info

Stereogum — This weekend, the Biblical comedy epic The Book Of Clarence hits theaters. It was directed by Jeymes Samuel (Seal’s brother) and executive produced by Jay-Z, who also backed Samuel for his debut feature The Harder They Fall, which came out on Ne... more info

Stereogum — Last month, Buffalo rap phenom Benny The Butcher teamed up with an on-fire Lil Wayne to release “Big Dog,” the first single from his next major-label album. It’s one of the best songs of Benny’s whole career, and it’s a hell of an introd... more info

Stereogum — Nicki Minaj released Queen , her last album, way the hell back in summer 2018. When it came out, Nicki was upset that Travis Scott’s Astroworld kept her out of the #1 spot; that’s how long ago that was. In the five years since then, Nicki has... more info

Stereogum — In 2021, director Jeymes Samuel came out with his first feature, a cool and violent Netflix Western called The Harder They Fall. Jay-Z was one of that film’s producers, and he had a couple of tracks on its soundtrack. Jay is also producing The ... more info

New York Post — On his most recent record, Batiste collaborated with Lana Del Rey, Lil Wayne and Kenny G. more info

Stereogum — Sometimes, fortune smiles on you. Sometimes, you get up in the morning and the sun is shining a bit brighter, food tastes a bit better. Sometimes, Benny The Butcher and Lil Wayne get together to rip an Alchemist beat to pieces. It’s the little t... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Last year, the Tennessee Hollywood Wax Museum unveiled its Lil Wayne figure. The rapper is finally weighing in — and is not impressed. more info

Stereogum — Way back in 2016, when Lil Wayne’s drawn-out legal battle with Cash Money Records prevented him from releasing his long-awaited album Tha Carter V, Wayne’s old collaborator 2 Chainz did him a solid. 2 Chainz, a Wayne ally since the “Duffle B... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The follow-up to 2016's ColleGrove arrives in November. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz Announce New Joint LP Welcome 2 Collegrove, Share Single “Presha”: Stream Jo Vito more info