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		<title>Duane Davis Seeks to Block Tell-All Book, Police Interviews from Tupac Shakur Murder Trial.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p>Davis "was less open to talk about the murder of Tupac and restated information that was already out in public space," according to the motion, and statements cannot be directly attributed to Davis.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/duane-davis-seeks-to-block-tell-all-book-police-interviews-from-tupac-shakur-murder-trial/">Duane Davis Seeks to Block Tell-All Book, Police Interviews from Tupac Shakur Murder Trial.</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pac-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p><span style="color: #000000;">An attorney for Duane Davis wants to block his client&#8217;s tell-all book and police interviews from being used in the trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Clark County court records show Michael Sanft filed a motion last week to suppress the co-authored memoir &#8220;Compton Street Legend&#8221; and Davis&#8217; own statements to police over the years.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Authorities have charged Davis, also known as Keffe D, with the 1996 murder of Shakur in Las Vegas. Police and prosecutors cited Davis&#8217; statements and memoir as evidence supporting the allegation that Davis ordered the fatal shooting of the rap icon.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">In his motion, Sanft says that a detective&#8217;s interview with the book&#8217;s co-author, Yusuf Jah, &#8220;reveals that not all of the statements in Compton Street Legend can be attributed to admissions made directly by Defendant.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Davis &#8220;was less open to talk about the murder of Tupac and restated information that was already out in public space,&#8221; according to the motion, and statements cannot be directly attributed to Davis.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Sanft also argues that 2008 and 2009 interviews that Davis gave to police detectives &#8220;were the result of inducements, promises and psychological pressure, which tricked Defendant into confessing if these promises are no longer honored.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The defense attorney filed a separate motion seeking to sequester the jury during Davis&#8217; trial, citing the high-profile nature of the case and the potential for jurors to be exposed to news coverage or social media commentary.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">&#8220;The past and ongoing media coverage of this case poses a substantial risk to the fairness of this trial,&#8221; Sanft wrote. &#8220;During trial, jurors who are not sequestered will return each evening to every form of media covering the day&#8217;s testimony, commentary by legal analysts, and public opinion regarding Defendant&#8217;s guilt or innocence.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Prosecutors filed their own motion as well, seeking to admit Davis&#8217; gang affiliation to establish a motive. Authorities have said Davis was a &#8220;shot caller&#8221; for the South Side Compton Crips in the 1990s, and he gave the order to shoot at Shakur&#8217;s car in retaliation for a fight on the casino floor of the MGM Grand.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">According to the motion, the shooting allegedly stemmed from a gang feud between the South Side Compton Crips and Death Row Records. Death Row&#8217;s head, Marion &#8220;Suge&#8221; Knight, was in Shakur&#8217;s car the night of the shooting.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">&#8220;Every critical event in this case is rooted in gang affiliation, hierarchy, and culture,&#8221; the prosecution&#8217;s motion states. &#8220;The rivalry was a gang rivalry.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Judge Carli Kierny is scheduled to hear arguments in all of the motions on Tuesday, June 30. Trial is scheduled to begin on Aug. 10. S: 3 Vegas</span></p><p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/duane-davis-seeks-to-block-tell-all-book-police-interviews-from-tupac-shakur-murder-trial/">Duane Davis Seeks to Block Tell-All Book, Police Interviews from Tupac Shakur Murder Trial.</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HarbourView Returns to Cannes Lions with Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Chaka Khan, Babyface, Wyclef Jean, and More.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p>“Creativity is one of the most powerful forces shaping culture and business today. As the worlds of entertainment, technology, media, and finance become increasingly interconnected,"</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/harbourview-returns-to-cannes-lions-with-fat-joe-jadakiss-chaka-khan-babyface-wyclef-jean-and-more/">HarbourView Returns to Cannes Lions with Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Chaka Khan, Babyface, Wyclef Jean, and More.</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hv-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p><span style="color: #000000;">HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), the multi-strategy investment firm focused on opportunities across music, sports, media, and entertainment, will return to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with an expanded multi-day programming slate from June 23-25. Anchored by the theme “Stewardship: In Motion,” programming will be centered on the evolving relationship between culture, capital, and storytelling, and feature major talent including Chaka Khan, Babyface, Steven Bartlett, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Finn Askew, Sasha Keable, Elmiene, Floetry, Rob Markman, Afrikali Jean Presents Wyclef Jean’s Carnival, SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton, Luminate CEO Rob Jonas, and acclaimed chef Kwame Onwuachi.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">HarbourView returns to Cannes Lions with an expanded platform that brings its portfolio of creative assets directly into the heart of the Festival of Creativity and features live performances by several of the firm&#8217;s catalogue artists. Through curated conversations, performances, and networking experiences, HarbourView will create opportunities for brands, marketers, creators, and industry leaders to engage with the talent, intellectual property, and cultural communities represented across its investments. Building on a successful 2025 debut, the firm&#8217;s 2026 presence showcases a few of the creators, intellectual property, and cultural assets within HarbourView&#8217;s portfolio, while creating new opportunities for collaboration across the global marketing, media, entertainment, and sports ecosystem.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">“Creativity is one of the most powerful forces shaping culture and business today. As the worlds of entertainment, technology, media, and finance become increasingly interconnected, Cannes Lions provides an important forum for the leaders driving that evolution,” said Sherrese Clarke, Founder, CEO &amp; Chief Investment Officer, HarbourView Equity Partners. “What makes this year’s programming especially meaningful is the opportunity to bring together those cultural leaders who help define both the HarbourView portfolio and the future of culture. It reflects our belief that stewardship goes beyond ownership &#8211; it’s about creating platforms where creativity and long-term value can flourish.”</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">“Cannes Lions is a celebration of creativity at its highest level, making it a powerful platform to spotlight the creators, catalogs, and intellectual property across HarbourView’s portfolio,” said Lucinda Martinez, Chief Marketing Officer, HarbourView Equity Partners. “Through our programming and conversations, we are showcasing the impact of creative works that continue to resonate with audiences, shape culture, and demonstrate the significance of intellectual property in today’s global entertainment ecosystem.”</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The three-day event is being produced by Team Epiphany, with Captivate leading creative production for the live performances. </span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">Tuesday, June 23</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">4:00 PM – 6:00 PM</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;"><i>“The Architecture of a Hit: Craft, Catalog, and Cultural Longevity”</i></span></p>
<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">A rare conversation with <b>Babyface</b>, moderated by <b>Rob Markman</b>, exploring the art, craft, and impact of songwriting.</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">Las’ Set opens Cannes Lions with an intimate evening of performances featuring <b>Babyface</b>, <b>Finn Askew,</b> and <b>Sasha Keable</b>.</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">4:00 PM – 5:00 PM</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">Rosé on the Riviera</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;"><i>“Diary of Two Founders on the Business of Culture&#8221;</i></span></p>
<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Steven Bartlett</b> and <b>Sherrese Clarke</b> discuss how creators are evolving from content producers into founders, investors, and business builders, leveraging intellectual property, strategic partnerships, and equity.</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;"><i>“Before It Goes Mainstream: How New Scenes Actually Form”</i></span></p>
<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Rob Jonas</b> (CEO, Luminate), <b>Eliah Seton</b> (CEO, SoundCloud) and <b>Sherrese Clarke</b> (CEO, HarbourView Equity) unpack how modern scenes take shape — from the creator perspective, the fan perspective and the data perspective.</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">An evening dedicated to boundary-pushing artistry and global influence, featuring performances from <b>Elmiene</b>, <b>Floetry</b>, <b>Afrikali Jean presents Wyclef Jean Carnival</b>, and more surprise guests.</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;"><i>“Business of Staying Power”</i></span></p>
<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">A conversation with <b>Fat Joe</b> and <b>Jadakiss </b>on relevance, reinvention, and the realities behind a lasting career in hip-hop.</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">8:00 PM – 11:30 PM</span></p>
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<p class="bwcellpmargin"><span style="color: #000000;">Close out Cannes Lions with three artists whose contributions have left a mark on culture – <b>Chaka Khan</b>, <b>Jadakiss </b>and <b>Fat Joe</b>.</span></p>
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<p class="bwalignc"><span style="color: #000000;"><b>LOCATION</b>: Port Pierre Canto, Bd de la Croisette, Cannes 06400</span></p>
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		<title>Angelica Vila – “Damaged”</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-1024x576.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>New R&#038;B video from Angelica Vila - "Damaged"</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-1024x576.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/angelica-vila-damaged-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p><span style="color: #000000;"><iframe id='fv_ytplayer_029094ce6c1172cdc8482b3a7c115fbf' type='text/html' width='900' height='435'
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<p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">LYRICS</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Talk your shit</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Tell all your homies I’m crazy</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Hit it when you need it</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Not when I’m about it</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Drop like this</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">I’ll let you get your way</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Do whatever you say</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Say</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Beat you at your own game</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Game</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Sexy when you wanna fuck</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Na na</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Now you wanna fall in love</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Na na</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Leave before you finish up</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">I’ll do damage</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">I was never in a rush</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Na na</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">You was always talking us</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Na na</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Imma take and break your trust</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Leave you damaged</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">I ain’t the one you wanna fuck around with</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">This ain’t that usual</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">know the feelings mutual</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">You get caught up when I lose it</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">want me to get physical</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">But I’ll do whatever you say</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Say</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Beat you at your own game</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Game</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Sexy when you wanna fuck</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Na na</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Now you wanna fall in love</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Na na</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Leave before you finish up</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">I’ll do damage</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">I was never in a rush</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Na na</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">You was always talking us</span></p>
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		<title>G Herbo – “Steel”</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/g-herbo-steel-1-1024x576.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/g-herbo-steel-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/g-herbo-steel-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/g-herbo-steel-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/g-herbo-steel-1-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/g-herbo-steel-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/g-herbo-steel-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>G Herbo drops new rap video - “Steel”</p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Fresh off the release of Lil Herb: Lil Heroin Edition, G Herbo returns with the official visual for &#8220;Steel,&#8221; one of the project&#8217;s most hard-hitting and uncompromising records. The release arrives on the heels of the new deluxe project, which continues Herbo&#8217;s journey back to his roots while revisiting the mindset and perspective that shaped him.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Produced by Chase Davis &amp; Car!ton, &#8220;Steel&#8221; finds Herbo operating in familiar territory, balancing survival, loyalty, and the realities of life that shaped him long before success arrived. While much of Lil Herb: Lil Heroin Edition reflects on growth and perspective, &#8220;Steel&#8221; serves as a reminder of the environment, instincts, and mentality that still live beneath the surface. Delivered with the intensity and conviction that defined his earliest releases, the record captures Herbo at his most direct and unapologetic.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Directed by Diamond Visuals, the official music video for &#8220;Steel&#8221; serves as a powerful visual narrative of evolution with the markers of his current success; it documents a trajectory defined by resilience. It serves as a vivid exploration of the distance traveled, anchoring his newfound elevation in the same unyielding spirit that has powered his story from the start.</span></p>
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		<title>Snoop Dogg presents ‘THE NEXT WAVE – LBC’ Ep.6</title>
		<link>https://rapindustry.com/snoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wave-lbc-ep-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/snoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wav-1-1024x576.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/snoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wav-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/snoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wav-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/snoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wav-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/snoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wav-1-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/snoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wav-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/snoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wav-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>New rap video from Snoop Dogg presents 'THE NEXT WAVE - LBC' Ep.6.</p>
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    src='//www.youtube.com/embed/-k5EjQ6ubu4?origin=https%3A%2F%2Frapindustry.com%2Fsnoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wave-lbc-ep-6%2F' frameborder='0' webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe><p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/snoop-dogg-presents-the-next-wave-lbc-ep-6/">Snoop Dogg presents ‘THE NEXT WAVE – LBC’ Ep.6</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Skydance Sports Aquires Ice Cube’s “Are They Gone Yet?”</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p>"We built something special with this franchise. Audiences grew up with Nick Persons, and now Nick's got grandkids."</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cube-3-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p><span style="color: #000000;">Skydance Sports, a division of Paramount Skydance, the media powerhouse formed through the landmark $8 billion merger of Skydance Media and Paramount Global completed in August 2025, is in early development of Are They Gone Yet?, the highly anticipated third installment in the beloved Are We There Yet? franchise, created by Todd Garner for his Broken Road film production company starring Ice Cube with Nia Long reprising her role as Suzanne Kingston, Nick’s love interest. And now, Nick faces his biggest challenge yet&#8230; grandkids.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The acquisition marks one of Skydance Sports&#8217; most prominent comedy acquisitions to date and reunites one of Hollywood&#8217;s most reliably bankable family franchises with a studio now positioned as a vertically integrated entertainment giant spanning theatrical film, premium television, Paramount+, and live sports rights.</span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="color: #000000;">&#8220;We built something special with this franchise. Audiences grew up with Nick Persons, and now Nick&#8217;s got grandkids. Time flies. Partnering with Skydance to bring this story to a new generation is exactly the kind of move CubeVision was built for, and I am excited for the new partnership,&#8221; states Ice Cube.</span></strong></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The Are We There Yet? franchise has demonstrated remarkable staying power with audiences across two decades. The original 2005 film, distributed by Sony Pictures and produced by CubeVision and Revolution Studios, opened at #1 at the domestic box office and went on to gross $97.9 million worldwide against a production budget of just $20–32 million. Its 2007 sequel, Are We Done Yet?, added $58.3 million more, bringing the two-film theatrical total to more than $156 million worldwide.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The franchise was further extended into television with a sitcom spinoff, Are We There Yet?, which aired on TBS from 2010 to 2013, starring Terry Crews and running for 100 episodes across four seasons, a remarkable feat for a cable family comedy.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Skydance Sports is in early development on Are They Gone Yet?. The film is produced by Broken Road and CubeVision, with producers Ice Cube, Todd Garner and Jeff Kwatinetz, and is being written by Chris Hazzard &amp; Mike Fontana. Executive producers are Ben Hurwitz and Lauren Gennawey.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">In the Are We There Yet” franchise, Nick (Ice Cube) must adjust his bachelor life when he starts a relationship with Suzanne (Nia Long), who has two children of her own.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Ice Cube is represented by UTA and Johnson Shapiro Slewett &amp; Kole. Todd Garner is represented by Patrick Knapp at Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson, &amp; Christopher, LLP.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Additional casting, production details, and release information will be announced at a later date.</span></p><p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/skydance-sports-aquires-ice-cubes-are-they-gone-yet/">Skydance Sports Aquires Ice Cube’s “Are They Gone Yet?”</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Clive Davis Dead at the Age of 94.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
		
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CD.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CD.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CD-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CD-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CD-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CD-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p><span style="color: #000000;">Legendary music executive Clive Davis passed away peacefully at his Manhattan home from an age-related illness at the age of 94. Known as the &#8220;man with the golden ears&#8221;, he was instrumental in shaping the success of monumental hip-hop figures, launching Arista Records, and signing mega-acts like Whitney Houston.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">A former head of Columbia and Arista Records, he signed and shaped the careers of artists including Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, Santana, Janis Joplin, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys and so many others.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">He had recently been in hospital with respiratory problems and was recovering at home in Manhattan, New York, when he died, his family said.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">&#8220;To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,&#8221; they said in a statement.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Clive Davis expanded hip-hop&#8217;s cultural reach by providing massive corporate funding, executive mentorship, and Top 40 radio validation at a time when major labels still viewed rap as a passing fad.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Davis&#8217; impact on the hip-hop landscape was pretty big by recognizing its commercial potential early and backing pivotal artists and executives:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Bad Boy Records:</strong> He struck a landmark joint-venture distribution deal with Sean &#8220;Diddy&#8221; Combs in the 1990s, helping to catapult hip-hop and R&amp;B into mainstream global dominance.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Co-Founding LaFace Records:</strong> In 1989, Davis partnered with L.A. Reid and Babyface to form LaFace Records. While heavily focused on R&amp;B acts like TLC and Usher, this joint venture also became the launching pad for OutKast, injecting Southern hip-hop into the global mainstream.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Even into his later years, Davis used his final imprint, J Records, to continue pushing hip-hop boundaries:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Busta Rhymes:</strong> Davis signed Busta Rhymes to J Records in the 2000s, helping transition the veteran MC into a multi-platinum solo force with commercial hits like &#8220;Pass the Courvoisier, Part II&#8221;.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Alicia Keys:</strong> Through his J Records label, he discovered, mentored, and launched the career of the piano-playing R&amp;B and hip-hop soul prodigy.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>The Roots &amp; Outkast:</strong> Davis fostered an environment that embraced the underground and alternative hip-hop scene, allowing artists pushing the envelope to reach a wider audience. </span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Sony Remembers Clive:</strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Clive Davis.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Clive was a legendary figure in our industry and an important part of Sony Music’s history. His instinct for artists and his ability to shape music across genres helped define generations—and left an enduring mark on our company and the broader music community.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Many of you have had the opportunity to work with Clive over the years, and his passion for music and commitment to artists will be remembered by all who knew him.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">We will miss him deeply and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and everyone whose lives and careers he touched.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">“Clive of course played a seminal role in the story of Sony Music through two incredible chapters and he is responsible for a huge part of the recorded legacy of the company permanently. Not only are many many artists we represent continuously indebted to his service but so many staff members have been influenced and mentored by his deep love and respect for our company which he carried right up until today. Our working lives are better for having had his constant presence in the aura and perception of Sony Music.”- Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group</span></p>
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		<title>Roc Nation Unveils ‘Activations &amp; Experiences’ Across New York City Celebrating JAŸ-Z 30.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p>JAŸ-Z 30 is a year-long celebration marking thirty years since the release of JAŸ-Z's classic debut album,</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/roc-nation-unveils-activations-experiences-across-new-york-city-celebrating-jay-z-30/">Roc Nation Unveils ‘Activations & Experiences’ Across New York City Celebrating JAŸ-Z 30.</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jaaz-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p><span style="color: #000000;">Today, Roc Nation unveiled the first of a series of immersive New York City partnerships, activations and experiences honoring the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, the landmark debut album that introduced the world to JAŸ-Z and launched the career of one of music&#8217;s most influential artists.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">From a nationwide radio broadcast to immersive experiences and a limited-edition commemorative library card, the JAŸ–Z 30 celebration spans partners, mediums, and boroughs — honoring JAŸ-Z&#8217;s debut album and career.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Immersive JAŸ-Z 30 pop-ups open June 25 at 11 AM ET in lower Manhattan and the Dumbo area of Brooklyn, offering limited edition bespoke JAŸ-Z 30 items.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">iHeartRadio will commemorate the 30th anniversary with a powerful on-air retrospective nationwide. The campaign launches at midnight on June 22 with the nationwide broadcast of JAŸ–Z&#8217;s historic Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame induction speech.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The campaign continues to June 25th, when iHeart partners with Roc Nation on a very special surprise for the city and culminates at midnight, when iHeartRadio broadcasts Reasonable Doubt in its entirety.</span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-66596" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jay_Z30.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="1125" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jay_Z30.jpg 900w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jay_Z30-240x300.jpg 240w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jay_Z30-768x960.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jay_Z30-819x1024.jpg 819w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jay_Z30-120x150.jpg 120w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jay_Z30-600x750.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and Roc Nation have partnered to release the JAŸ–Z 30 Limited Edition Library Card, a commemorative card honoring the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Beginning June 25th, the card will be available at all BPL locations systemwide on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">At Marcy Library, visitors can browse and borrow titles from JAŸ–Z&#8217;s curated Booklist on a dedicated display shelf featuring volumes donated by Roc Nation.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Additional experiences across the city will feature immersive pop-ups, exclusive merchandise, music, and food, with more details to be announced.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">JAŸ-Z 30 is a year-long celebration marking thirty years since the release of JAŸ-Z&#8217;s classic debut album, Reasonable Doubt. The initiative honors JAŸ-Z&#8217;s body of work as a living cultural archive through concerts, immersive experiences, exclusive products, and special events throughout 2026 and beyond.</span></p><p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/roc-nation-unveils-activations-experiences-across-new-york-city-celebrating-jay-z-30/">Roc Nation Unveils ‘Activations & Experiences’ Across New York City Celebrating JAŸ-Z 30.</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Game – ‘Like Father Like Daughter’ ft. Cali Dream</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
		
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">A powerful reflection on family, legacy, love, and the bond that connects generations. Like Father Like Daughter captures the lessons passed down, the memories shared, and the lasting impact of a father’s presence in his daughter’s life.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Produced by Cool &amp; Dre and Travis Barker</span></p>
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		<title>D12 –  ‘D12 Forever’ (Vol. 1) Album</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<title>Conway The Machine – ‘The Long Kiss’</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<title>Underground Hip-Hop Artist &amp; Producer Student 1 Delivers Fourth Album + New Video ‘idcicantbeherefortoolong’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p>Out today with the album, "idcicantbeherefortoolong" is one of the artist's favorite tracks on the project.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/underground-hip-hop-artist-producer-student-1-delivers-fourth-album-new-video-idcicantbeherefortoolong/">Underground Hip-Hop Artist & Producer Student 1 Delivers Fourth Album + New Video ‘idcicantbeherefortoolong’</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/S1-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p><span style="color: #000000;">Minneapolis-based artist and producer student 1 puts a fun, groovy spin on vulnerability with experimental fourth album, truant, out now. Alongside its release is &#8220;idcicantbeherefortoolong&#8221; and its video. The latest work is an introspective, raw exploration of the difficult, messy parts–feeling absent, distracted and avoidant–while continuing the search for joy, freedom and hope.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Student 1 will embark on a U.S. tour this summer with Philadelphia-based rapper Ghais Guevara including Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, three Texas dates and more. The official album release show is tonight at Chicago&#8217;s Bookclub with punk band Champions and support from hip-hop artist CRASHprez. See a full list of dates, with new dates added, below and find tickets here.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Entirely written, mixed and mastered by student 1, the twelve tracks on truant focus on personal, specific moments of aimlessness, feeling mentally absent, avoidance, and addiction, and how these moments inform who he’s become in both good and bad ways, while additionally feeling like the dysfunction these moments create is part of something bigger. Co-production credits include YUSF, LEEszn, and dog owner man.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">It was during the making of the project that the artist dug himself out of a creative funk. Student 1 shares, &#8220;It’s inspired by the problems these moments create and have created (as well as the desire to solve them), the headspace I was in, drugs, and not being able to articulate important feelings and thoughts. There isn&#8217;t a substantial focus on this aspect outside of some subtle mentions, but I do mention the loss of a parent, as my father passed away during the making of the album.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Out today with the album, &#8220;idcicantbeherefortoolong&#8221; is one of the artist&#8217;s favorite tracks on the project. Made with friends, it came together quickly, built around lines that were cheeky and unserious. Aiming to make one song a day without applying pressure to the challenge, student 1 adds, &#8220;It&#8217;s called &#8216;idcicantbeherefortoolong&#8217; because this exercise was difficult for me, and I had to learn how to not care so much in order to complete the exercise.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">On the chaotic, color-changing video, student 1 says, &#8220;This is probably the video with the strongest narrative element, came up with it the day we started shooting. It&#8217;s basically a &#8216;day in the life&#8217; style series of events, following me from morning until evening, with some shenanigans that happen by the end as a result of how I went about the day.&#8221; It includes a cameo from collaborator dog owner man, who plays his boss.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Director and editor Erik Astle adds, &#8220;Stu is so willing to do the craziest stuff for shots, and I try not to exploit that too much. Hanging him upside down (with the help of his manager) for the dangerous opening shot starts this chaotic video with a fall.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><iframe style="border-radius: 12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/73U42j0wA1rSpuYxGOaXiK?utm_source=generator&amp;si=7cd493801653465d" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-testid="embed-iframe"></iframe></p><p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/underground-hip-hop-artist-producer-student-1-delivers-fourth-album-new-video-idcicantbeherefortoolong/">Underground Hip-Hop Artist & Producer Student 1 Delivers Fourth Album + New Video ‘idcicantbeherefortoolong’</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lil Gotit – ‘Woosah’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
		
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<p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/lil-gotit-woosah/">Lil Gotit – ‘Woosah’</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Wasting no time, Lil Gotit follows up with the release of &#8220;Woosah,&#8221; alongside its cinematic visual. &#8220;Woosah&#8221; is the latest offering from his forthcoming project via EON$tar Records / Broke Records.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Directed by Spicy Rico, the video for &#8220;Woosah&#8221; unfolds inside a vintage psychiatric hospital, where Gotit delivers performance shots from a padded room while wearing a straitjacket. Intercut with scenes of patients playing Uno and receiving medication from a nurse, the cinematic visual create a striking contrast with the song&#8217;s title and add another layer to one of the project&#8217;s standout records.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Kicked off by an introduction from Atlanta mixtape mainstay Swamp Izzo, &#8220;Woosah&#8221; finds Gotit balancing hard-earned wisdom with unwavering ambition. Over thunderous trap production, he revisits the lessons, losses, and experiences that shaped his journey, delivering a record that feels both introspective and triumphant.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Last week, Gotit unveiled the video for <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://rapindustry.com/lil-gotit-goin-solo/"><strong>&#8220;Goin Solo,&#8221;</strong></a></span> a defining statement marking his return following the passing of his older brother, Lil Keed.</span></p>
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		<title>AZ Chike Teams With Hit-Boy For New West Coast Anthem ––  Syd AZ Chike Teams With Hit-Boy For New West Coast Anthem –‘2 ‘‘2 Many Days’’’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
		
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-2-many-days-1-1024x576.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-2-many-days-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-2-many-days-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-2-many-days-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-2-many-days-1-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-2-many-days-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-2-many-days-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p><span style="color: #000000;">Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and co-founder of beloved collective THE INTERNET – Syd – releases new single “2 Many Days” via Free Lunch/Warner Records.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">2 Many Days” follows Beard’s lead single, the captivatingly upbeat and sultry “Callin” (feat. Blu June); a fitting first glimpse into Beard. Co-produced by Syd, and featuring friends and collaborators by the likes of Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, Rodney Jerkins, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt, Blu June, and Jordan Ward, Beard is a true coming-of-age album that documents the R&amp;B innovator’s evolution as an artist and as a human. It is both a reminder of Syd’s massive contributions to the genre, while also pushing it forward – a dynamic she has always navigated with unmatched genius and finesse. After lending her skills to an impressive catalog of collaborations, including Beyoncé’s “Plastic Off the Sofa” from Renaissance, which she won a GRAMMY® for co-writing, Syd continues her massive ascent with each release better than the next. Beard is Syd’s most impressive, evolved album yet.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Beard is an album that is as layered as its name. Says Syd about the record – “Beard is a coming of age album for me. It’s a snapshot of what my life looks like right now. The title was inspired by the peach fuzz on my upper lip that society has always taught me to hate. I fell in love with my peach fuzz and it made me rethink everything that was supposed to make me feel insecure. It allowed me to take my confidence into my own hands, and own everything that I am and everything I love about myself, regardless of what anyone else thinks. The title also represents the way I see myself in relation to my peers, especially in music. ‘The bearded lady.’ Not so much a spectacle in my case, but an anomaly and an outlier. Hard to compare. I’m owning that too. Taking things that were once insecurities and flipping them on their head has been extremely empowering.”</span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-66567" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="896" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd.jpg 640w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-214x300.jpg 214w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-107x150.jpg 107w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/syd-600x840.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">To celebrate Beard’s release, Syd will embark on a European headlining tour this August, which will take her to cities including London, Paris, Amsterdam and more.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Beard Tour Dates</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">August 29, 2026 – London, UK @ All Points East</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">August 31, 2026 – Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">September 1, 2026 – London, UK @ 02 Forum Kentish Town</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">September 3, 2026 – Glasgow, UK @ SWG3 Galvanizers</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">September 5, 2026 – Paris, FR @ La Cigale</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">September 6, 2026 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">September 7, 2026 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">September 9, 2026 – Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio</span></p><p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/syd-2-many-days/">Syd – ‘2 Many Days’</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AZ Chike Teams With Hit-Boy For New West Coast Anthem ––  Syd AZ Chike Teams With Hit-Boy For New West Coast Anthem –‘2 ‘‘2 Many Days’’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
		
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<p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/az-chike-teams-with-hit-boy-for-new-west-coast-anthem-packed-up/">AZ Chike Teams With Hit-Boy For New West Coast Anthem – ‘Packed Up’</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="450" src="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/azchik.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/azchik.jpg 800w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/azchik-300x169.jpg 300w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/azchik-768x432.jpg 768w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/azchik-267x150.jpg 267w, https://rapindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/azchik-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p><span style="color: #000000;">Fresh off a breakout year and viral momentum that cemented him as one of the most exciting voices in rap, Los Angeles native AZ Chike returns today with his explosive new single, &#8220;Packed Up,&#8221; produced by multi-platinum hitmaker Hit-Boy. Out now via Warner Records, the song arrives with a cinematic music video as another statement from one of the leaders of rap&#8217;s new West Coast generation</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Built on knocking drums, triumphant horns, and Hit-Boy&#8217;s signature blend of modern precision and California soul – with a hint of Houston&#8217;s chopped and screwed flavor – &#8220;Packed Up&#8221; feels tailor-made for summer in Los Angeles. AZ Chike glides through the production with the same confidence and sharp-tongued charisma that has made him a standout, delivering quotable flexes and unapologetic declarations that speak to years of grinding on his own terms.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">On the hook, he sets the tone: &#8220;Packed up, picked up / Rollie on my wrist / Ima keep on talking &#8217;bout my watches as long as time tick.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Throughout the track, Chike reflects on independence, perseverance, and staying true to himself while navigating a rapidly changing industry. “Never checked for yo lane, always ran my own race / Always did my own shit,&#8221; he raps.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Directed by Stacking Memories, the cinematic visual blends scenes shot in Houston with live music and car culture. Featuring the iconic downtown Houston skyline, a classic slab low rider, a marching band on a football field, and an appearance from Houston rap legend, Trae Tha Truth, Chike pays homage to the culture that influences him.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The release marks Chike&#8217;s first solo offering since his acclaimed <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://rapindustry.com/6lack-all-that-matters-ft-leon-thomas-az-chike/"><strong>collaboration &#8220;All That Matters&#8221; alongside 6LACK and Leon Thomas</strong></a></span>, showcasing yet another side of his artistic range. Over the last year, he has become one of the most sought-after collaborators in hip-hop, appearing next to artists including Hit-Boy, Ray Vaughn, Rucci, Peysoh, and more.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Chike’s profile reached new heights following his signature lyrics on Kendrick Lamar&#8217;s GNX standout &#8220;peekaboo,&#8221; a performance that helped earn a GRAMMY® nomination and introduced his unmistakable style to audiences worldwide.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">As anticipation builds for his forthcoming Warner Records debut album No Rest For The Wicked on July 24, “Packed Up&#8221; arrives as another reminder that AZ Chike isn&#8217;t simply participating in the West Coast renaissance — he&#8217;s helping lead it.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The momentum has been impossible to ignore. Chike entered 2026 landing on multiple &#8220;Artists to Watch&#8221; and &#8220;Most Anticipated&#8221; lists while continuing to earn praise from critics, tastemakers, and fans alike. Following a breakout performance at Camp Flog Gnaw and a string of high-profile releases, he has emerged as one of the defining voices of a new era in Los Angeles rap.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">ABOUT AZ CHIKE:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">For years, AZ Chike has been one of Los Angeles rap&#8217;s best-kept secrets. Today, he&#8217;s one of its most undeniable stars. Raised throughout South Central, Watts, Compton, and Long Beach, Chike&#8217;s music reflects the diversity, grit, and innovation of modern Los Angeles. He first broke through during the city&#8217;s street-rap resurgence with records like &#8220;Burn Rubber Again,&#8221; quickly building a devoted following through an endless stream of projects, collaborations, and viral moments. His ascent accelerated through a breakout appearance on ScHoolboy Q&#8217;s Blue Lips, a scene-stealing performance during Kendrick Lamar&#8217;s historic The Pop Out concert, and his unforgettable contribution to Lamar&#8217;s GNX standout &#8220;Peekaboo,&#8221; which later became part of the Super Bowl LIX halftime show conversation. Known for balancing razor-sharp street records with introspective storytelling, Chike now enters his biggest chapter yet with his forthcoming Warner Records debut album, No Rest For The Wicked. The project serves as both a culmination of nearly a decade of relentless work and the beginning of a bold new era. One thing remains unchanged: AZ Chike never stops working.</span></p><p>The post <a href="https://rapindustry.com/az-chike-teams-with-hit-boy-for-new-west-coast-anthem-packed-up/">AZ Chike Teams With Hit-Boy For New West Coast Anthem – ‘Packed Up’</a> first appeared on <a href="https://rapindustry.com">Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more.</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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