Young Thug Not The Target In Shooting, Spokesperson Claims

They say Thugger wasn't at the scene of the shooting.

Earlier today we reported on the shooting that involved Young Thug in Miami. The rapper was reportedly in his Ferrari on Interstate 95 followed by two buses filled with members of his entourage when a vehicle pulled alongside them and opened fire. TMZ claimed that there were no fatalities in the shooting, but three people were transported to a nearby hospital to treat non-life threatening injuries.

While initial reports stated that Thugger was at the scene but not hurt, however, a spokesperson for the rapper has followed up to assert that the 27-year-old was not at the location when the incident occurred. According to the spokesperson, Thug " "did not get shot at...somebody took a shot at the car DJ Keyz was in. He is fine. It was a minor injury and not serious. Young Thug was long gone and not involved."

This one of a handful of near-miss shootings involving rappers as of late. Migos rapper Offset was allegedly recording at the Crossover Entertainment Group studio in Atlanta when it was attacked by a barrage of bullets. Last month, Waka Flocka Flame was reportedly shot at when he, along with approximately a dozen others, were entering an Atlanta recording studio. The entourage was able to avoid injury aside from one man named Timothy Nickson who was shot in the right arm.

VINCE STAPLES APPEARS ON THE LATEST EPISODE OF “THE CAVE”

If you haven’t caught on to Kenny Beats‘ “The Cave” series yet you’re missing out.

Every week Kenny links with a new artist in the studio to produce a beat catered to that week’s special guest. For the fifth episode, Vince Staples joins Kenny for nonstop jokes & raps.

Check it out below.

BEAST COAST ANNOUNCES ALBUM RELEASE DATE

Earlier in the week Beast Coast brought back Rap City while building anticipation for their upcoming debut album (as a collective), and now today they’ve given us an official release date.

On May 24th, the New York-based supergroup consisting of Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies & The UA will release their highly-anticipated joint effort, Escape From New York.

Check out the announcement & artwork below.

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Watch: Beast Coast Basement Cypher


Chris Darden Withdraws As Attorney For Eric Holder In Nipsey Hussle Murder Case

Attorney Christopher Darden was set to represent Eric Holder in the Nipsey Hussle murder case , but now he has filed a motion to withdrawal from the case.

Darden who was also apart of the defense team in the OJ Simpson case took it to Facebook May 10th to announce that he would no longer be taking on the case.

Darden added that him and his family had received several death threats since taking on the case. He took on Holder’s case back in April and entered a “Not Guilty” plea at his first court appearance.

GUNNA – “THREE HEADED SNAKE” FT. YOUNG THUG (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Breaking out in his own right, YSL artist Gunna has become one of rap’s more visible youngsters. He now shares a visual for his Drip or Drown 2 track, “Three Headed Snake.”

Going back and forth with Young Thug, the two trade verses over WHEEZYOutOFHERE️’s bass-heavy backdrop. Watch their quasi-animated visual below.

21 SAVAGE ANNOUNCES ‘I AM > I WAS’ TOUR WITH DA BABY

21 Savage and DaBaby are hitting the road.

In support of last year’s i am > i was album, which was released weeks ahead of the whole ICE fiasco, 21 Savage will be embarking on a nationwide tour with help from Charlotte’s own, DaBaby—who is also coming off the release of his Baby On Baby project.

Kicking off July 10th in Oklahoma City, the five-week road trip will stop in Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, and more, before wrapping with a hometown show in Atlanta on August 16th.

Check out the full list of dates below.

YOUNG NUDY & PI’ERRE BOURNE – “SHOTTA” F. MEGAN THEE STALLION (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

After releasing his collaborative project with producer Pi’erre Bourne, Sli’merre, Young Nudy quickly re-ups with a visual for “Shotta” featuring Megan Thee Stallion.

The video follows Nudy, who is following a former associate turned police informant. Nudy ultimately enlists in the services of Megan and some of her murder mamis to complete the “job.” Watch below.

SCHOOLBOY Q’S “CRASH TALK” ALBUM HAS ARRIVED

After months of building anticipation, ScHoolboy Q’s long-awaited fifth studio album CrasH Talk has finally arrived.

In a new interview with GQ magazine, Q revealed that he battled through depression & scrapped the album three times during the process leading up to CrasH Talk’s final form.

Listen to the 14-track project which includes features from Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, 6LACK, YG& Ty Dolla $ign below.

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