Birdman is continuing to add fire to the long beef between him and Rick Ross. The legendary boss man sat down with DJ Akademiks on his “Off The Record” podcast praising the rappers on his label Cash Money Records. He gave a special shoutout to Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne for becoming the worldwide superstars they are today. Birdman also praised Future, Yo Gotti, Juvenile and DJ Khaled, but had some other words for Rick Ross.
“Ross been sittin up under me forever,” he said. “[He’s] been stalkin my style; peepin my sauce.” The beef between Birdman and Ross has been ongoing for quite some time.
Birdman and Rick Ross Beef
The ongoing feud between Birdman and Ross started back in 2017. While Birdman and Wayne were in a feud at the time. Ross came to Weezy’s defense in the song “Idols Become Rivals.” Ross rapped “I pray you find the kindness in your heart for Wayne/His entire life, he gave you what there was to gain/I watched this whole debacle so I’m part to blame.” In an interview with Scottie Beam for BET Networks, Ross spoke about the track. He used the analogy of a student admiring someone but later seeing their true colors once that student gets to finally work with them.
Ross then spoke with Atlanta’s Hot 107.9, clarifying that the song was not a diss record but a “clean your face record.” The rapper also revealed that the track also defends DJ Khaled. Birdman allegedly had caused Khaled “pain” and “put him in a hole” at the time the two were working together.
Birdman responded to this in an interview with Complex in 2019, saying “So, when another n***a in another n***a business, to me, that’s a violation. That’s how I come up, simple. I ain’t ever been no man to speak down on no man in this music business, never did.”
Like Wayne and Khaled, whom both Birdman praise, we all can hope that one day Ross will eventually be praised by the boss man at some point down the line.
YNW Melly received some good news regarding his sentence on Wednesday. The rapper is no longer facing the death penalty. The “Murder On My Mind” spitter was locked up for killing his friends, YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy.
Several of YNW Melly’s fans jumped with glee at the great news. His loved ones also expressed how this decision has lifted their spirits. YNW Melly’s mom wrote on Instagram, “I’m literally crying real tears you coming home, son @ynwmelly.”
YNW Melly’s trial was initially set for April 4th. However, the court system thought it’d be best to postpone it. Furthermore, both sides had to examine the case given to them thoroughly. In March, Melly’s attorneys attempted to start his trial early. But, to no prevail, this request was denied.
Complex further explains that “Melly’s legal team ultimately decided to push the trial back due to things like incomplete witness depositions, as the state is still trying to locate potential witnesses, including Melly’s ex-girlfriend Mariah Hamilton and her mother.”
YNW Melly is in jail for allegedly shooting Sakchaser and Juvy while they were in the backseat of his car. Afterward, Melly drove them to Florida’s Miramar Memorial Hospital. This unfortunate event happened in the wee hours of October 26, 2018.
YNW Melly and his accomplice YNW Bortlen attempted to cover their tracks by saying they were killed in a drive-by shooting. With enough evidence, the police discovered Melly and Bortlen’s heinous crimes and locked them up. The two were behind bars by February 13, 2019.
If the rapper is convicted later this year, he’ll get a life sentence. On the other hand, YNW Bortlen seemingly got a slap on the wrist. In August 2021, sources said that Bortlen was released on house arrest after his bond was revoked. YNW Juvy’s family dropped a statement after discovering this news.
"Our family desperately awaits justice in the criminal and civil courts. Unfortunately, these unprecedented times leave us with no control, but we expect the trials of Jamell Demons and Cortlen Henry to occur shortly. We appreciate the State of Florida's efforts to get answers and justice."
For years, it seemed there was only room for one woman at a time to dominate the hip-hop industry. However, now that there are plenty of women rappers on the scene, Cardi B wants her props. In an interview with The Neighborhood Talk, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper said, “My fans point out things that I have influenced.” She continued saying “My fans aren’t saying that people are copying me or anything, my fans are just saying that, like, you could see the influence. Why does that bother you guys so much?”
I just feel like people be trying to discredit me so bad that they just like try to erase everything I do.
The rapper further explained her comments on Twitter. “Well like I said here GO CHECK how many people use the directors and photographers before and after I used them. Go check how many people try to remake the press naked dance scene,” she said. “Check how many people was wearing certain brand b4 & after I put it on my body.” People on Twitter often pit women rappers and pop stars against each other. Social media users downplayed her accomplishments before, which explains why she spoke up. However, unsurprisingly, people began wondering if she meant anyone in particular. Luckily, one of her fans came to her aid. They clarified saying the statements are for “stans and locals who sit and act like she didn’t have any impact.”
Cardi B’s Impressive Array Of Accomplishments
Despite online criticism, the rapper has received acknowledgement for her hard work. It’s only been four years since her debut album, Invasion of Privacy. All 13 tracks on the album are certified platinum or higher according to Billboard, making RIAA history. She’s earned a Grammy plus nine nominations. At this point, if Cardi wants to keep her critics silent, is to continue what she’s doing.
*In this story, the rappers are hiding due to Kashmir authorities’ threats. The people in this story have fictional names to protect them from harm.
Standing beneath a Chinar tree near Srinagar, India’s famous Zero Bridge, Rumi explains how the death of a stranger inspired his music.
Rumi says that nearly a decade ago, he witnessed a group of young boys throwing stones at an army bunker as he walked to work. These types of incidents are common in Kashmir, which is heavily armed. A soldier fired a bullet within a few minutes, hitting a passerby. Rumi recalls that the man died immediately.
“He was just walking, as I was, and died in an instant, killed as collateral damage,” he says, as the Jhelum River quietly flows nearby.
The rapper views the Jhelum River in Srinigar, India. Despite making music for a decade, he says the past three years have been difficult due to authorities cracking down on political dissent and free speech. Credit: Safina Nabi
Rumi, who is now 30 years old and has written many protest anthems for Kashmir, feels the pain from the incident. “As soon as I got back home, I narrated the whole incident in a rap form and recorded it.”
Like many young Kashmiris, particularly men, Rumi turned to rap as a means of protesting the violence he saw in one of the most dangerous regions of the world.
The Music Industry Presents A Challenge To Kashmir Rappers
Yet he has had difficulty making music since January 2019. The Indian government ended Kashmir’s self-rule status during that month and ordered a six-month media blackout on the region. Due to the subsequent crackdown on free expression, many Kashmiri rappers have left the music industry. However, the art form has survived by moving underground. Rappers say rapping is worth the risk to ensure the Kashmiri experience lives on.
Ruth Susan Mathew, who examines the rap music of Kerala, south India, remarks that hip-hop and rap always have focused on marginalized communities. Given that rap and hip-hop originated in Black communities in the U.S.
“Rap music in itself is a political art form,” says Ms. Mathew, who is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Christ University in Bangalore. “That’s why it has a global reach and multiple societies throughout the world use it. Kashmiris, similarly, are using it in a way to voice their concerns [about] what is happening on the streets.”
Throughout his music, Rumi explores themes such as militarization, political self-determination, and the loss of cultural traditions in Kashmir. This predominantly Muslim region has also featured Pandits (Hindu priests and scholars) and Sikh communities throughout history. Having grown up in a Kashmiri Pandit family, the rapper draws inspiration from Sufism and spiritual poetry. Rumi keeps most of his music hidden nowadays to protect himself and his work.
“I have a strong feeling that times will change, and our raps will be referred to as the history of Kashmir,” he says. “Until then, we have to wait and keep resisting.”
In Srinagar, India, a rapper raises his fist while walking across the old wooden bridge. In 2010, MC Kash, the region’s first hip-hop star, released the hit song “I protest”, which became popular in Kashmir. Credit: Safina Nabi
History Of Protest
Kashmir became part of India in October 1947, subject to the condition that the state retains a degree of autonomy. Ultimately, the state will decide whether or not to remain a part of India, join Pakistan, or regain its independence. However, the vote has not taken place. As a result, Indian security forces and rebels have engaged in combat nearly continuously in the region. According to Human Rights Watch, Indian troops since 1990 “have engaged in massive human rights violations, including extrajudicial executions, rape, [and] torture.”
Over time, rap became a tool for peaceful resistance in Kashmir. The popularity of the trend rose after Kashmir’s first hip-hop star, Roshan Illahi, aka MC Kash, released his hit single “I protest” in September 2010.
Using Rap To Express Criticism About The Government
Therefore, many young musicians have turned to rap as a method of criticizing the government. In addition, musicians are reclaiming control over their stories, according to Mohamad Junaid, assistant professor of anthropology at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Growing up in Kashmir, he has written numerous articles about how the mainstream media portrays Kashmir’s militarization.
“No Kashmiri has been shown as a person who has aspirations and is capable of explaining or showing what they are going through,” he says, adding, “The rap music these boys make is a way of venting out their pain.”
Those connected to religious songs in the past find a form of emotional release in this genre. Ahmed grew up singing Naats (praises sung in the honor of the Prophet Mohammad) and verses from the Quran. However, whenever conditions in Kashmir worsened, he found himself drawn to resistance music, particularly rap. In 2014, he composed his first song in response to devastating floods.
“The Jhelum swelled and flooded the whole valley,” he says. “I could not help but think that the Jhelum was swollen with the pain due to all the things it has witnessed.”
In August 2019, more hardships arose. The Indian government has detained thousands of critics and journalists since the media blackout began. In the new policies, authorities have the authority to define “anti-national activities” and arrest individuals they believe are “likely to commit terror”. According to civil rights advocates, these are rules that effectively punish political speech. However, rappers such as Rumi and Ahmed remain committed to creating music.
Protecting Yourself
Kashmiri hip-hop artists currently organize secret cyphers and freestyle performances at undisclosed locations. Rappers remove names and other identifying details from their recordings before uploading them on the Internet. In addition, to hope for peace, the lyrics also address issues of censorship and militarization. However, because local journalists are often detained and newspapers’ archives are disappearing, rappers feel an even greater responsibility to document everyday events in Kashmir, including violations of human rights.
Dr. Junaid asserts that regardless of whether the artists are actively seeking to record the past, that is what is occurring at the underground cyphers and unknown studios. “These [songs] are cultural artifacts,” he says.
Keeping The Message Alive
As other forms of highlighting oppression slowly slipped away, Ahmed knew he must continue his music. “After 100 years, when people will come back to my songs, they will get to know what happened in Kashmir and may feel what we are feeling right now. This is the only purpose of doing what I do,” he says.
Despite the risks, the young rapper says he relies on imagery and symbolism to avoid legal trouble. “I frame the sentences in a way so that no one is offended, keeping my work and myself safe,” he says.
Although Ahmed carefully constructed his lyrics, police interrogated him. After his songs went viral and he received a call from the security forces about them, Dayaan* felt obligated to remove all traces of his art from the Internet.
“I became quite popular as the lyrics were written in such a manner that everyone could relate to them. But I had to delete everything from my YouTube channel for my own security,” he says.
Eventually, he discovered cyphers in the underground scene and joined a community of other Kashmiri rappers.
Tory Lanez is undoubtedly a star, and controversy comes with the territory. As such, he’s consistently in the media for either his comments on social media or case with Megan Thee Stallion. However, he seems unbothered about the public’s chatter as he always appears in good spirits.
Lanez makes an Instagram post that alludes to his case with Megan Thee Stallion.
Recently he made an Instagram post that seemingly hinted at his case with Megan Thee Stallion. “Just got off the phone with my lawyer,” he wrote beneath an image of himself flipping off the camera. Then, under another photo he uploaded, he said, “Congratulations… Celebration ….blah blah blah … see where I’m going with this.”
Naturally, fans began to speculate about what Lanez’s captions referred to in his comment section.
“What did your lawyer say?” said @behenno.
“We’ve been known you were innocent,” @_shayefron_ commented.
“he beat the case let’s gooooo,” wrote @nolimit23444
“I TOLD Y’ALL THTT MANN AINT DO IT,” @killa_cam1921 said.
The general consensus was that the 29-year-old rapper referred to his ongoing case in his posts. Therefore, Instagram users proceeded to predict whether or not he won.
A back story on the shooting allegations against Lanez.
In case you missed it, Lanez was accused of shooting Megan in her foot following an alleged altercation. The shooting, which reportedly occurred in 2020, allegedly went down in Hollywood Hills, Calif. The two musicians got into a heated argument while driving in an SUV then, Lanez allegedly fired his gun at the “Thot Sh*t” rapper.
On Jan. 13, 2022 the Canadian artist headed to court for arraignment and pleaded not guilty to charges related to the incident.
Lanez gains support from an unexpected person.
Back in November of 2021, record executive Wack100 gave his thoughts on the entire ordeal. He claimed that he believed Megan was lying about being shot.
“If you take a bullet to that foot and break them bones, you are not walking backwards,” he said. “And you not finna be on stage in two, three weeks twerking.”
Lanez has not confirmed if the speculations regarding his Instagram posts were true or not.
Today, the mixtape has reached the top five on Billboard 200 in just ten days. The album received 79,000 units and 118.56 million streams in the first week that it dropped. Soon after, it reached no. 2 in the country, making it his eighth entry in the top ten.
The Encanto soundtrack by Nasze Magiczne Encanto – Obada took the number one spot with 115,000 units and 138.51 million streams. However, YoungBoy has already had his fair share at the top.
The Atlanta rapper has four no. 1’s in his career so far: Al YoungBoy 2, Top, 38 Baby 2, and Sincerely, Kentrell. 2020’s Still Flexin, Still Steppin almost reached no. 1 but couldn’t quite make it.
Colors may not move from the number two position, like Still Flexin, so YoungBoy has been encouraging people to stream the album.
“#nbayoungboy mixtape #colors sells 78k first week. Imagine what his album sales gonna be like in 6 months,” an Instagram post said.
Meanwhile, Gunna’s DS4Ever dropped from number one to three. The Weeknd’s Dawn FM also fell after its fierce battle with DS4Ever. There’s, of course, a chance that Colors can reach number one.
NBA YoungBoy’s Music
Two days after the release of Colors, YoungBoy also dropped a music video on YouTube for “No Switch.” The video reached four million views and number three on trending in the music department. Many fans loved it, and some even said it would be the next big thing.
The rapper’s not finished there, either. YoungBoy also released a new music video with Dababy for the single “Hit.”
Soulja Boy says the new generation of rappers can’t be involved in street life and be a rapper simultaneously.
The 31-year-old musician gave those words of wisdom to rising hip-hop artists in an exclusive interview with HipHopDX. The interview was about Soulja’s new REVOLT series called, The Life Of Draco. However, he made it his duty to point his fellow rappers in the right direction.
The topic specifically arose when Soulja was asked who his favorite new rappers are.
Soulja Speaks Truth To Hip-Hop’s New Generation
“I got favorite new rappers, but they be getting locked up,” he said.
Currently, there are more than a few rappers in jail. This group includes newcomers and those who have been in the industry for a few short years. Familiar names include New York’s Sheff G, Florida’s YNW Melly, and Tennessee’s Pooh Shiesty. Needless to say, the new crop of rap artists have been having a hard time with the law.
“Free the young talent, man. We got to keep our new talent out the streets,” Soulja said. “Every time I find a new rapper, they getting locked up. So free the young rappers, man. I know it’s hard in the streets, but you can’t be in the streets and be a rapper at the same time. You got to separate it.”
The “She Make It Clap” rapper grew up in front of a public audience since he was 17 years old. Naturally, he has plenty of experience to back up his sentiments.
Everyone’s Favorite Internet Rapper Tells The Facts
“To everybody that’s out there listening, man, if you want to be a rapper and take it seriously, you can’t have one foot in and one foot out, man,” he said. “You got to have both feet in, man. You know what I’m saying? A lot of people want to be in the streets and rap at the same time, which is what the people want because it’s our life story.
He expounded upon his statement saying, “…Once you get that chance where you can see that your platform is elevated from the streets now, when you got millions of eyes on you and you got millions of dollars in revenue, you got to switch it up.”
The 31-Year-Old Admits The Streets Are Addictive
Soulja concluded by saying that although it’s hard to stay out of the streets, one can’t be in it and expect to be successful in entertainment.
“So it got to be a point where you just got to get out the streets. A lot of artists want to stay in the streets, and it’s hard,” he said. “I would want to be in the streets too, but I can’t be in the streets and be an actor and be No. 1 at the box office. I can’t be in the streets.”
Big Draco’s new show Life Of Draco is scheduled to debut next Friday, Jan. 21. It has six episodes and shows Soulja as he continues to achieve new career goals.
Drakeo The Ruler’s mother, Darrylene Corniel, is fresh off an interview with Rolling Stone alerting the public of legal action. Corniel shared that she suspects YG of playing a part in her son’s death.
Today, an affiliate of Drakeo, K7 The Finesser, shares the same suspicion. A video revealing the moments before the stabbing shows men wearing 4Hunnid merchandise. 4Hunnid is YG’s brand.
K7 confirms some things Corniel told Rolling Stone. Significantly, YG’s crew was allowed backstage with 70 people. However, Drakeo was only allowed 15 people on his team. They were all checked for weapons before going inside. Drakeo’s coming success was a gateway for hate in this instance.
It is no doubt that Drakeo was next up in the Los Angeles rap game. In many videos, Drakeo expressed his frustrations with the rap game. His frustrations stemmed from being an independent artist and not receiving his deserved recognition. It was because he was new on the scene. At the same time, talks of him being “broke” were what shoved him into proving himself.
Drakeo and YG had many words exchanged via interviews and neighborhood diss. DJ Mustard had a hand in Drakeo hitting the scene in 2015. After leaving DJ Mustard’s label, he became an independent rapper, subsequently releasing his mixtape Cold Devil.
YG appeared on No Jumper earlier this year and expressed his views on rap beef resulting from diss tracks. In this chill interview, he said, “All that rap beef and all that sh*t…we not rap beefin, we really beefin.” YG’s concern with the younger rap generation stems from social media taunting.
Given that this interview went viral, Drakeo responded on Instagram live by playing his song. He expressly chimes in, “A rap ni**a gon get swiss cheesd say one mo’ thang.”
Drakeo’s last Instagram post just hours before the festival was quite alarming. Wack 100 weighed in on clubhouse, stating, ” The gang politics in Cali are out of order.”
G-Eazy avoids jail time after obtaining a plea deal in his New York city assault case. The artist was in involve a fight in September at a bar because of a VIP section.
G- Eazy Assault Case
The 32-year-old rapper was involved in a fight in September at a bar because of a VIP section. The rapper was advised to move from the section for the Lacoste clothing company private party. Consequently, he did not want to move, which led to an argument. He then fought with two other men over the exclusive Boom Boom Room at the Standard, Highline hotel in New York.
Furthermore, the rapper and his backup broke a fight and began to attack the partygoer, punching and kicking him to the ground. The battle continued onto the New York sideline, where it got violence; the involved people were injured but didn’t go to the hospital.
As a result, G was arrested for the allegation in September and is a suspect in the New York Police Department assault report. Because of the fight, he was participating in with his backup. The altercation led them to fight a group of men. Within the groups of men, one person was hit in the head with a glass bottle.
“The Oakland rapper appeared in a courtroom on Monday (November 8) and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, which is lower than his original misdemeanor assault charge,” HipHopDXreported. However, “…The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says G-Eazy was assigned to a diversion program, with the rapper needing to complete three sessions with Manhattan Justice Opportunities.
G also had a meeting with social workers and case managers. The incentive being not having to go to prison and to help him move toward a positive path. The rapper is ordered to stay out of trouble until his hearing in January.
For more recent news on G-Eazy, click the link here.
XXL 2020 Freshman Class cover collage shot by Travis Shinn and designed by Rich Tu.
Since 2007, XXL has annually worked to unveil the top most groundbreaking artists, giving recognition to hip hop artists who are gradually rising to the top of the music game. XXL’s Freshman Class has a history of recognizing various underground rappers who are on their rise to fame. This claim is supported as we witnessed the uprise of a few 2019 XXL Freshman artists: Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Roddy Ricch, and Gunna. XXL has announced that over the next month, they will be releasing freestyles, cyphers, interviews, and more to highlight all of the artists who have been granted this opportunity. From collaborating with popular artists to making Billboard history, these artists have already marked their overall success, and this is just a continuation of rap history.
Congratulations to Polo G, Rod Wave, Baby Keem, NLE Choppa, Mulatto, Lil Tjay, Jack Harlow, Chika, Calboy, Lil Keed, Fivio Foreign, and 24kGoldn!
Meet the XXL 2020 Freshman Class!
Polo G
Taurus Tremani Bartlett best known as Polo G is a 21-year old rapper, singer, and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois who is signed to Columbia Records. He is best known for his debut album, “Die a Legend” which marked number 6 on the US Billboard 200. He was recently featured on Juice Wrld’s album “Legends Never Die” on the track “Hate the Other Side” which peaked number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Polo G is best known for his music collaborations with Lil Baby, Lil Tjay, and Juice Wrld.
Rod Wave
Rodarius Marcell Green best known as Rod Wave is a 20-year old rapper, singer, and songwriter from St. Petersburg, Florida who is signed to Alamo Records. His song “Heart on Ice” helped with his rise to fame which led him to be #25 on the Billboard Hot 100. This past November, Rod Wave also recently released his studio debut album “Ghetto Gospel” which peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200.
Baby Keem
Hykeem Jamaal Carter, Jr. best known as Baby Keem is a 19-year old rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Carson, California who is signed to The Orchard and Sony Music. Baby Keem has helped to produce several popular albums that include Kendrick Lamar’s project, “Black Panther: The Album”, Schoolboy Q’s “Crash Talk” album, and even helped to produce The Lion King’s track “Nile”. He is best known for his single “Orange” that was featured number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100.
NLE Choppa
Bryson Lashun Potts best known as NLE Choppa is a 17-year old rapper, singer, and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee who is signed to Warner Records. His single “Shotta Flow” peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and he recently released his studio album “Top Shotta” just earlier this month. NLE Choppa is known for his music collaborations with BlueFace, Roddy Ricch, and Lil Baby.
Mulatto
Alyssa Michelle Stephens best known as Mulatto is a 21-year old rapper, singer, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia who is signed to RCA Records. She is known for winning the Best Rapper title on Queen Latifah and Jermaine Dupri’s Lifetime TV series “The Rap Game” back in 2016. Mulatto recently collaborated with Gucci Mane on her single “Muwop” that was released on July 30th and is associated with artists Cuban Doll, Boosie, Saweetie, and Trina.
Lil Tjay
Tione Jayden Merritt best known as Lil Tjay is a 19-year old rapper, singer, and songwriter from South Bronx, New York who is signed to Columbia Records. He is best known for his songs “F.N”and “Brothers” first released on SoundCloud, and his collaboration track with Polo G “Pop Out” which got listed number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lil Tjay’s debut studio album “True 2 Myself” also peaked number 5 on the US Billboard 200.
Jack Harlow
Jackman Thomas Harlow best known as Jack Harlow is a 22-year old rapper, singer, and songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky who is signed to Generation Now and Atlantic Records. In January, he rose to fame with the release of his single “What’s Poppin” which got listed top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Later in June, Harlow released the “What’s Poppin remix” and music video collaborating with DaBaby, Lil Wayne, and Tory Lanez which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Chika
Jane “Chika” Oranika is a 23-year old rapper from Montgomery, Alabama who is signed to Warner Records. She is best known for her feature on JoJo’s song “Sabotage” that was listed number 18 on the US Billboard R&B Digital Downloads. Chika’s EP “Industry Games” was recently released just this past March.
Calboy
Calvin Woods best known as Calboy is a 21-year old rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Chicago, Illinois who is signed to Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records. He is best known for his song “Envy Me” peaking at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Lil Keed
Raqhid Jevon Render best known as Lil Keed is a 22-year old rapper, singer, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia who is signed to YSL Records and 300 Entertainment. He is known for his song “Nameless” that reached number 42 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Songs Airplay Chart. He has done music collaborations with several different artists including Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Gunna, and Offset. Lil Keed’s 2nd album “Trapped on Cleveland 3” was recently released this past month which featured artists 42 Dugg, Future, Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla Sign, and Young Thug.
Fivio Foreign
Maxie Lee Ryles III best known as Fivio Foreign is a 30-year old rapper and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York who is signed to RichFish and Columbia Records. His fame rose when his single “Big Drip” started playing on radio stations which eventually led to its remix with Quavo and Lil Baby. In May, he was featured on Drake’s single “Demons” which peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. Fivio Foreign is also known for collaborating with Lil Tjay and Pop Smoke on the Hot 100’s hit single “Zoo York”, which peaked at number 65.
24kGoldn
Golden Landis Von Jones best known as 24kGoldn is a 19-year old rapper, singer, and songwriter from San Francisco, California who is signed to Records, LLC and Columbia Records. He is best known for his singles “City of Angels” and “Valentino” which peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the RIAA just this past May. He has done music collaborations with artists Fetty Wap, Landon Cube, and YBN Cordae.
