Month: September 2025

6ix9ine landed back in legal hot water and social media chaos after a federal judge in Manhattan ordered him to house arrest for violating probation tied to an assault case in Florida.

According to court filings. 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was sentenced to home confinement on Friday (September 26), after admitting guilt in an attack on a man who allegedly called him a “snitch” inside a Florida shopping mall. The court also ordered Hernandez to wear an electronic ankle monitor until his sentencing on November 4.

The ruling stems from a string of probation violations, including past charges involving firearms and narcotics. His legal history remains tangled with the infamous Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods racketeering case, where he testified against several members in exchange for a reduced sentence. That cooperation has followed him ever since, making him a lightning rod in Hip-Hop circles.

On Tekashi #6ix9ine, just docketed: Judge Engelmayer’s order of restriction to residence, and GPS monitor. Sentencing now set for November 4 – Inner City Press will aim to live tweet it https://t.co/7ciO0EhAv2 pic.twitter.com/3qDjjWoIbC

— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) September 26, 2025

The terms of his house arrest allow limited movement for religious services, legal appointments, substance abuse programs, and medical or mental health treatment.

While his legal troubles mount, 6ix9ine has reignited beefs across the rap landscape. In a recent phone call with Akademiks, he took aim at 21 Savage, mocking the rapper’s immigration status. “I’ll really spit on that na,” 6ix9ine said. “I’m a U.S. citizen, that’s what separates us… That na 21 Savage ain’t from here, n***a.” Despite the jab, 21 Savage is a lawful U.S. resident and was born in the United Kingdom.

Elsewhere, 6ix9ine stirred more controversy in an interview on One Night With Steiny, where he accused Offset of betraying his former Migos bandmates. “All these rappers is rats,” he said. “I’m not saying these [are] facts, but this is the rumor. Quavo’s girl was Saweetie, right? They said Offset slept with Saweetie, that’s why the Migos fell out. The game is full of rats. If you sleep with your homie girl, that’s rat material. When you join the streets, you sign up for loyalty, right? All these street dudes got ‘Loyalty’ tatted. Why did Migos split? Why was Takeoff and Quavo riding around dolo for so long? What did Offset do so harmful to not be part of Migos? They still not together til now, and they already lost Takeoff.”

The 27-year-old rapper has faced a string of legal issues since his 2019 release from prison. In addition to the current assault case, he’s been involved in multiple lawsuits and incidents, including a brutal gym beatdown in Florida earlier this year, which led to further scrutiny of his probation status. As reported by NBC News, the attack left him hospitalized and raised questions about his security and ongoing conflicts.

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Young Thug ignited debate over race and artistic boundaries after unveiling the cover of his latest album, UY SCUTI, where he appears noticeably lighter skinned and doubling down on the use of the N-word with a hard R in its opening track “Ninja.”

In a preview clip from the It’s Up There podcast, shared by host Big Loon on Twitter (X), the Atlanta rapper addressed the backlash surrounding both the album’s imagery and lyrics. The full interview is set to drop Monday (September 29).

“I think it was just, like, some funny s###,” Thug said. “But it’s still serious to the point where I went with it. […] We always joked and played in my hood. ‘N####, you want to be the biggest, go white.’ […] We just talking s###… It’s just a narrative that the world paint. And we just going with the narrative… ‘Michael Jackson went white for this,’ we know that ain’t true.

“We just go with the motions. It’s just all fun. […] They always let the white people be the biggest. I love white people, too… We got big-ass artists too that’s Black… I was just pushing the envelope a little bit.”

Young Thug Breaks Down His Whiteface Move on UY SCUTI — Why He Did It & What He Means By It

— #youngthug #uyscuti on It’s Up There Podcast with @BigLoon_

Rollout interview

Thug opens up on the uproar surrounding the UY SCUTI album art — where he and his features were edited… pic.twitter.com/KatrK0gUAN

— Big Loon (@BigLoon_) September 28, 2025

Young Thug added that his intentions were not political but rather a commentary on the industry’s long-standing racial dynamics.

“‘You want to be the biggest n#### in this muthafuckin’ world, you got to be Eminem.’ I just put the white album cover out, just talking shi**t. It’s just all fun s###, though. I ain’t with none of that political s###. We having fun, it’s music, and you shouldn’t take it so serious. It’s not like we can make it out alive, anyway. We all gon’ die, no matter what. You got to choose to be happy and put in the world what you want and the legacy you want to create for yourself, ‘cause that’s what it’s about.”

Thug is reportedly scheduled to perform in Atlanta on Sunday (September 28), which may be connected to his probation terms allowing him to be in the city only for anti-gang initiatives.

Young Thug was arrested in 2022 on RICO charges alongside other alleged members of the YSL collective. Prosecutors claim the group operated as a criminal street gang responsible for numerous violent crimes in Atlanta. Thug has denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty. The trial wound up being the longest in Atlanta history, and Thug was finally released on October 31, 2024.

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Snoop Dogg brought Hip-Hop to the heart of Australia’s biggest sporting event Saturday night, performing a censored medley of his classic tracks at the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne despite weeks of scrutiny over his inclusion and a reported $2 million paycheck.

The 53-year-old rapper delivered a high-energy set at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where more than 100,000 attendees witnessed him run through staples like “The Next Episode,” “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”

“It’s grand final time baby, greatness is on the line,” Snoop told the crowd in a pre-recorded video message before taking the stage in an all-white bandleader outfit, backed by marching musicians and fireworks.

The performance followed a wave of criticism from Australian lawmakers and advocacy groups, who questioned the AFL’s decision to spotlight the West Coast rapper.

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young slammed the move during a parliamentary session, calling him a “slur merchant” and pointing to his controversial lyrics.

Groups like Respect Victoria and Gender Equity Victoria also condemned the booking, calling it “dangerous and ill-considered” in a joint statement. They argued that featuring an artist “whose lyrics promote violence” was at odds with efforts to combat gender-based harm.

The backlash intensified after Snoop’s recent remarks about LGBTQ+ characters in children’s films were widely criticized as homophobic. His 1998 track “Doggz Gonna Get Ya” also resurfaced due to its use of homophobic slurs.

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon defended the league’s choice, saying the rapper’s image has evolved.

“He has changed, and today he is a grandfather, philanthropist. He helps rehabilitate youth and is a global entertainer who has performed at both the Super Bowl and the Olympic Closing Ceremony,” Dillon said.

Snoop himself acknowledged his personal growth in a 2015 interview with Sky News, saying, “I am more sensitive and more vulnerable writing-wise and accepting a woman for being a beautiful person, as opposed to me saying she is a b#### or w#### because that was how I was trained when I first started.”

Saturday’s show was noticeably toned down. Snoop left out profanity and offensive lyrics, opting instead for a polished stage show that leaned into spectacle over shock.

His appearance was also symbolic. In 2007, the Australian government barred him from entering the country due to past drug and gun convictions in the U.S.

Now, nearly two decades later, he stood at the center of one of Australia’s most-watched events.

“I was a kid that dreamed of getting to meet athletes, and now I’m actually to perform at the biggest sporting events in the world, so it’s a dream come true,” he said during a press conference earlier in the week.

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Elon Musk and Prince Andrew were both named in newly released records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, as Congressional Democrats unveiled a fresh batch of documents from the late financier’s estate that includes travel logs, message notes and meeting schedules.

A December 2014 entry in Epstein’s files reads: “Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)” — suggesting the billionaire may have been invited to Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Musk has previously denied visiting and told Vanity Fair that while Epstein invited him, he “did not go.”

Elsewhere in the trove, a flight manifest dated May 12, 2000, lists Prince Andrew as a passenger on a jet traveling from Teterboro, New Jersey, to West Palm Beach, Florida, alongside Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell was convicted in 2021 for helping Epstein traffic underage girls.

The documents, the third set provided by Epstein’s estate to the House Oversight Committee, include phone message logs, financial ledgers and daily itineraries. According to Democrats on the committee, the files are part of an effort to uncover more about Epstein’s network and activities.

One redacted ledger references payments for massages for someone listed only as “Andrew” in February and May 2000. While Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince Andrew was in the U.S. during that time — including a May 11 reception in New York for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children — it’s unclear whether the entry refers to him.

Prince Andrew has “strenuously denied” any wrongdoing and has not responded to this new release. He previously settled a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse when she was a minor. He did not admit liability as part of the settlement.

The documents also show Epstein had scheduled meetings with other high-profile names. A November 2017 entry mentions a planned lunch with tech investor Peter Thiel, while another notes a February 2019 breakfast with former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. There’s also a reference to a potential breakfast party with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in December 2014. Gates previously told the BBC that meeting Epstein was a “mistake.”

Democrats on the committee say the documents are part of a broader push to uncover Epstein’s ties to influential figures. “It should be clear to every American that Jeffrey Epstein was friends with some of the most powerful and wealthiest men in the world,” said Sara Guerrero, a spokesperson for the committee. “Every new document produced provides new information as we work to bring justice for the survivors and victims.”

Republicans on the panel accused Democrats of politicizing the process and promised to release the full set of documents soon.

Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His earlier 2008 plea deal in Florida came after the parents of a 14-year-old girl reported he had molested their daughter.

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DMC is turning two decades of sobriety and a lifetime of personal pain into a powerful stage production aimed at dismantling stigma around addiction and mental health.

The Run-DMC trailblazer is lending his voice and story to “Rock Bottom: The Musical,” a project still in development that fuses music, recovery and raw truth.

“Rock Bottom is a musical about recovery, addiction and sobriety,” DMC said during a recent interview with WBZ NewsRadio 1030. “I was approached to participate by Simon Kirk, one of the most incredible drummers and musicians in the history of music from Free and Bad Company.”

The production features a cast of creatives who’ve walked similar paths, including Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton, comedian Tony V and musician Woody G. But for DMC, the mission is bigger than the music.

“We’re doing this musical to destroy and eradicate the stigma associated with addiction,” he said.

Now 60, DMC has been transparent about his past battles with alcohol, depression and suicidal ideation—struggles that haunted him even as Run-DMC helped define the sound and style of 1980s Hip-Hop.

“I’m DMC from the Hip-Hop group Run-DMC, who walked this way with Adidas to tell the world how tricky life could be. But I’m also an alcoholic, suicidal, metaphysical, spiritual wreck even though I was DMC,” he said.

His breaking point came at age 35 when he learned he had been adopted. The discovery sent him deeper into depression until a conversation with another adoptee helped shift his perspective.

“It wasn’t until I met another adoptee who made me realize, oh, I’m not the only adopted person in this world. I knew I wasn’t alone,” he said. “Then I started thinking I might not be the only depressed person in this world.”

That realization led him to rehab, where he embraced therapy—a move he now calls “the most gangster thing” in Hip-Hop.

“If you removed guilt and shame from the situation, you remove the pain of going through it,” he said. “Don’t be ashamed of being on meth. Don’t be ashamed of being abused, ashamed of being an alcoholic. We all been there. There’s a million people like you. You are not alone.”

DMC has long used his platform to advocate for mental health awareness.

His 2016 memoir, Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide, detailed his darkest moments and emphasized the importance of seeking help.

“No matter what it is that you’re going through, do not be ashamed to ask for help,” he said. “You’re not weak, you’re not psycho. It’s no different from having a backache and gotta go to the chiropractor. It’s no different from having a toothache and gotta go to the dentist.”

He also reflected on the cultural impact of Run-DMC’s landmark collaboration with Aerosmith on “Walk This Way,” which helped bridge the gap between rock and Hip-Hop.

“When Steven Tyler took that mike stand and knocked down the wall that was separating us in the video, people all over the world saw that didn’t just happen in the video. It happened in the world for real,” he said.

DMC continues to collaborate with rock artists. A new track featuring Sebastian Bach, Travis Barker, Mick Mars and Duff McKagan is set to drop in January.

“Rock Bottom: The Musical” is still in the works, with fundraising efforts underway. For DMC, the show is more than a creative outlet—it’s a lifeline for others.

“Your story of struggle, just by talking about it, will save people’s lives,” he said. “You gotta go take care of yourself so you can take care of your world.”

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Sugarhill Gang marked a major milestone in Hip-Hop history with the release of a new remix of their genre-defining anthem “Rapper’s Delight” and an upcoming vinyl collection, reigniting the legacy of the song that helped launch rap into the mainstream.

The new remix, crafted by acclaimed producers Greg Wilson and Ché, landed Friday (September 26) on a double-sided 12-inch record. Side A features the original 14-minute version of the 1979 classic, while Side B introduces a reimagined take by the veteran remix duo. Wilson, known for his work with Grace Jones, The XX and Missy Elliott, brings a fresh spin to the track that has influenced generations.

Alongside the remix, The Sugarhill Gang will release a curated vinyl album titled The Essential Cuts on October 17. Pressed on Zoetrope vinyl for the first time, the seven-track LP includes “Apache (Jump On It),” “8th Wonder” and two DJ edits of “Rapper’s Delight.” The full collection will also be available across all digital streaming platforms.

“Rapper’s Delight,” which has been sampled more than 215 times, remains one of the most pivotal songs in Hip-Hop’s evolution. Its impact has stretched across decades, inspiring artists like JAY-Z, Nas, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Run-DMC. The track introduced a wider audience to the rhythmic storytelling, lyrical play and beat-driven style that would define the genre.

The tracklist for The Essential Cuts includes:

Vinyl Album
Side A

1. Rapper’s Delight (7:07 version)
2. Apache – Jump On It
3. 8th Wonder

Side B

1. Rapper’s Delight (Greg Wilson & Ché remix)
2. Kick it Live from 9 to 5
3. Livin’ in the Fast Lane
4. The Lover In You

Digital Album

1. Rapper’s Delight (7:07 version)
2. Apache – Jump On It
3. 8th Wonder
4. Rapper’s Delight (Greg Wilson & Ché remix)
5. Kick it Live from 9 to 5
6. Livin’ in the Fast Lane
7. The Lover In You

In another nod to the song’s enduring influence, The Sugarhill Gang also dropped a new animated video for “Rapper’s Delight,” which blends colorful visuals with the original beat, capturing the era’s energy and the spirit of early Hip-Hop. The animation pays tribute to the late ’70s and early ’80s, immersing viewers in the cultural moment that birthed the genre.

“Rapper’s Delight” continues to resonate with both longtime listeners and new audiences. The song’s legacy was recently reflected on by New York Times columnist Charles Blow, who wrote, “It sounded revolutionary, even when I was a child…and it was. It was fierce and fun, simultaneously foreign and familiar. We gathered around it on the gym bleachers, pencils in hand, furiously stopping and starting the tape so that we could transcribe the lyrics in our notebooks.”

Find the remix below.

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El Moreno Mexicano was arrested in downtown Indianapolis after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into another vehicle, killing a 31-year-old man early Saturday morning.

Brayan Camacho Calleja, 26, known in the Hip-Hop world as El Moreno Mexicano, now faces multiple charges tied to the fatal collision.

Authorities say he was behind the wheel of a red Dodge Charger when it slammed into a black GMC Yukon around 3 a.m. on September 20.

The impact threw Aaron Deandre Radford from the Yukon. He was rushed to Methodist Hospital, where he later died. Police officers stationed in a nearby parking lot witnessed the crash unfold. They saw the Charger veer off the road, jump a sidewalk and strike an apartment building at 530 East Ohio Street.

According to court documents, El Moreno Mexicano and a woman exited the car and attempted to walk away before officers stopped them.

When officers approached the rapper, they noted he had “bloodshot and glossy eyes” and a strong odor of alcohol. He had no valid Indiana driver’s license and presented only a Mexican Consulate Card as identification.

El Moreno Mexicano initially refused to take a blood alcohol test. Police obtained a warrant and administered the test by force. The results are still pending.

He is being held as he awaits formal charges from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. For now, he faces preliminary counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, OWI endangering a person, OWI with a BAC above .08, and driving without a license.

The arrest comes just days after the rapper released a new single and music video titled “I Am Mexican-El Moreno Mexicano,” which has already racked up more than 136,000 views on YouTube.

Known for tracks like “A Lo Mexicano,” “Vato Loco” and “Soy El Diablo,” El Moreno Mexicano has built a strong following in the Mexican Hip-Hop scene.

He boasts over one million TikTok followers and averages 74,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.

Born in Mexico, he moved to Indiana at 16 and began his music career there. His first YouTube upload came in 2018, but his popularity surged in 2020 thanks to consistent releases across SoundCloud, YouTube and other platforms.

His younger brother, DrexTheJoint spoke out after the arrest. “My brother really came from nothing,” he said. “Ever since he started, we already knew that he had talent.”

On Instagram, DrexTheJoint expressed heartbreak over the incident, writing that his brother had been working hard to build a future, only to lose it all “within a snap.”

“It’s a tragedy for both families,” he added. El Moreno Mexicano remains in custody as prosecutors review the case.

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Young Thug used an Instagram livestream to deliver a passionate message about transformation and healing, marking what he called the end of his YSL chapter and the beginning of a new path forward.

The Atlanta rapper spoke directly to his audience with uncooked emotion and clarity, urging people not to let their past define them.

“Don’t let nobody tell you that you’re not good enough, you’re not smart enough,” he said. “Don’t let nobody make you feel like your mistakes define who you are.”

The livestream served as a personal sermon, with Young Thug reflecting on hardship, loyalty and self-worth.

“Don’t never let a hard time humble you ever in life, bro,” he said. “If you’re a king, be a king. If you’re a queen, be a queen.”

He emphasized the importance of self-prioritization and warned against blind loyalty. “Don’t publicly stand up for people and do certain things unless you know 100% before you do it that a person will do the same for you,” he said.

Young Thug with some words via IG Live

“I think that we gotta be happy because we only got so long on this Earth.” pic.twitter.com/pMKxL0vBFR

— Kurrco (@Kurrco) September 28, 2025

The message came just months after Thug walked out of jail following a high-profile racketeering case in Georgia. Prosecutors accused him and others of operating a violent gang under the guise of a record label, YSL Records.

He pleaded guilty to six charges, including drug and firearm possession, and entered a no-contest plea to gang and racketeering charges.

Thugger was sentenced to 40 years, with five years to be served in prison. After spending over 900 days behind bars, he was released and placed on 15 years’ probation.

The sweeping trial, which initially involved 28 defendants, dwindled in size as several co-defendants accepted plea deals. Despite prosecutors’ efforts, no murder convictions were secured.

In the livestream, Thug made it clear he’s ready to turn the page.

“That chapter’s closed, I’m done,” he said. “I’m going to be better, you know. I want to be a better man to my lady and, you know, my kids, my family, the few friends I do got, man. I just want to be a better partner, man, I want to be better with life.”

The speech coincides with the release of his fourth studio album, UY Scuti, which dropped on September 26, 2025.

The project features appearances from Future, 21 Savage, Cardi B, Travis Scott and Mariah the Scientist, with production from Metro Boomin and London on Da Track.

Reactions to the album have been mixed. Some critics praised its emotional weight, especially tracks like “Sad Slime,” while others questioned whether his creative spark has dimmed.

The album’s cover, which shows a white version of Thug, has also drawn criticism and sparked debate online.

Young Thug’s livestream ended with a hopeful note.

“This is a good life. God gave us this beautiful earth and I think that we have to be happy because we only got so long on this earth,” he said. “And just be better. Every day get better. Peace, man.”

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Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Santa Clara, bringing Latin music center stage at Levi’s Stadium on February 8.

The NFL made the announcement during halftime of Sunday Night Football, confirming the Puerto Rican hitmaker as the headliner for Apple Music’s fourth consecutive year as sponsor.

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This marks Bad Bunny’s second Super Bowl appearance following his 2020 cameo alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.

“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” Bad Bunny said in a statement. “It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture and our history.”

He added in Spanish, “Go tell your grandma we’re going to be the SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW.”

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The chart-topping artist’s most recent album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, dropped in January and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, his fourth to do so, and became the highest-charting Spanish-language album in Billboard 200 history.

JAY-Z, whose Roc Nation has overseen the halftime show since 2019, praised the selection. “What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring,” he said. “We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.”

Bad Bunny’s resume includes four No. 1 albums, 113 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, 15 of which reached the top 10, and a trophy case featuring three Grammy Awards and 12 Latin Grammy Awards.

His influence also extends to streaming, where he was Spotify’s most-played artist worldwide for three straight years from 2020 to 2022.

The announcement follows Kendrick Lamar‘s record-setting 2025 Super Bowl performance, which pulled in 133.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched halftime show ever, according to NBC News.

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Nicki Minaj dropped jaws and raised eyebrows Sunday with a surreal social media stunt aimed squarely at JAY-Z, teasing her next album with a cryptic image.

In a now-deleted post shared on Sunday (September 28), Minaj unveiled an AI-generated photo of Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez riding a camel—its head replaced with JAY-Z’s face. Standing beside the bizarre image, Minaj posed holding a sign that read “3.27.26,” signaling a March 27, 2026, release date for her upcoming album.

| Nicki with a Post/Delete a meme depicting Jay Z as a Camel with a depiction of Desiree Perez on the camel ( which is disrespectful btw)

Thoughts ?#opinionatedtruthspodcast @realJNolan @JoeBudden @JBTVCommunity @Micah_W17 @GOSSIPOFTHCITY @TheeMxlibu @ItsMeTheDrama… pic.twitter.com/qvGfAimROF

— OPINIONATED_TRUTHS_PODCAST (@O_Truths) September 28, 2025

She also revealed the title of the album’s opening track in a follow-up post.

“The straw that broke the camel’s back,” a phrase often used to describe a breaking point. The title also appears to reference a long-standing jab at JAY-Z, who has been mocked with camel comparisons in online circles for years.

“I’ll unlock number 2 next week. Surprises for lots & lots of ppl. They have no clue,” Minaj wrote, adding a detective emoji to keep the mystery alive.

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The post fueled speculation that she’s launching a serialized album rollout, following her recent cryptic tease, with more reveals to come.

Minaj later deleted the tweet and appeared to backtrack, writing, “Did someone hack my twitter? I posted the swivel chair gif & retweeted stats. Love you guys so much. God save the Barbz. For we wrestle not against flesh & blood but against principalities & power…against spiritual wickedness in high places…God is in control.”

The post came amid lingering tension between Minaj and JAY-Z, which stems from the NFL’s decision to book Kendrick Lamar for the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans instead of Lil Wayne.

The announcement of her next album comes on the heels of the success of Pink Friday 2, which dropped in 2024.

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