A$AP Rocky Previews New Music With Live Orchestra & Westside Gunn

21 Savage repeatedly saying “say dadaaa” during Kai Cenat’s stream was pure comedy and the most animated he’s ever been. Find the clip in the recap below. In other news today:

• Billboard Hot 100 📈 

• A$AP Rocky debuts new music w/ Westside Gunn 🔥 

• Best moments from 21 Savage & Kai Cenat’s stream 🎮️ 

• Kanye goes off at paparazzi & Ty Dolla reveals ‘Vultures’ info 👀 

• Discover new music with the Rap Index 🎶 

• Industry Insights 📈 

Billboard Hot 100

The above chart shows Billboard’s Hot 100 ranking for this week. The Hot 100 ranks songs based on streaming activity, radio airplay audience impressions, and sales data—all measured by Luminate.

21 Savage’s American Dream album notches another week at #1, but only “redrum” remains in the Top 10 of the Hot 100. Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me” jumps from #37 to #19 this week and Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me” is back in the #1 spot.

A$AP Rocky Debuts New Music With Westside Gunn & Live Orchestra

Category is albums that drop after GTA VI and A$AP Rocky is the frontrunner. He’s been teasing his “new” album, Don’t Be Dumb, for so long it almost feels like a myth. But if it ever does see the light of day, the unreleased song he just previewed with Westside Gunn must be on it.

Performing in Paris over the weekend at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes, a charity concert, Rocky performed with a full live orchestra—yes, he’s one of the few rappers that can pull this off—and debuted a new track dubbed “Whiskey.”

“If I come correct she might give me sex/ ‘Cause I’m way to grown to flex/ Way too, way too grown to stress you/ I know how it feels/ Wake up over text, make up over sex/ Make her holla ‘Yes, yes, yes,‘” Rocky raps in the first verse.

The song was produced by Clams Casino, a heavy collaborator during the LIVE.LOVE.A$AP days, according to Genius. It features the Gorillaz’s Damon Albarn and Westside Gunn, although their support is mostly adlibs and the outro. It was potentially conceived when the three artists linked up for a late-night studio session in November 2023.

“Whiskey” is refreshingly different from the previously released singles “RIOT” and “Same Problems?” but still has the A$AP DNA that made his early albums stand out. Add a full Westside Gunn verse and a Playboi Carti feature, and “Whiskey” could be Rocky’s getback.

“Say dada,” Kai Cenat Loses $300K Bet to 21 Savage During Their Stream

“Say dada, say dada,” 21 Savage said, taunting Kai Cenat after he beat him in a game of Madden, which was an L worth $300K. “It’s not funny, bro, I’m deadass bro, $300K,” Kai defeatedly said after destroying his streaming setup in a post-game rage.

The $300K bet was one of many bad but hilarious moments during the duo’s four-hour stream. Savage never looked happier, while Kai kept taking Ls. Find the full recap below.

Most Comedic Moment

10 unhinged seconds of 21 Savage saying, “say dadaaaa.”

Kai’s $300K loss, 1v1 basketball L, and 21 Savage’s fear of snakes

Kai being “violated” by his friend’s diss song

Kai’s friend Chris allegedly made a 21 Savage diss song, and he insists on playing it. Chris raps, “You always talkin’ bout n***as that’s glazing, but look what you do to these rappers,” and 21 immediately looks at Kai and lets out a contagiously diabolical laugh. Watch the clip on X here.

Kanye Rants at Paparazzi & Ty Dolla Gives ‘Vultures’ Exclusive to Adin Ross

Kanye’s back to his usual paparazzi antics, snatching a TMZ employee’s phone this week after she asked, “People want to know if Bianca has her free will? People are saying you are controlling her.” Meanwhile, Ty Dolla $ign was on Adin Ross’ stream and gave more details on the upcoming three versions of Vultures. Find out how both unfolded below.

“Don’t come ask me some dumb-ass shit. I’m a person, bro! Don’t come ask me that dumb-ass shit. You got kids? Exactly. So what do you do? Who do you work for? Why do you feel like it’s okay?” Kanye said after snatching the phone.

“You got free will, or you work for the devil?” Kanye continues, going on a three-minute rant during which the woman is mainly unresponsive except for saying she needs her phone back. The encounter ends with Kanye offering double what TMZ pays her, returning her phone, and telling someone to get her contact. Alls well that ends well?

Ty Dolla $ign Reveals More ‘Vultures’ Details

During a recent stream, Adin Ross visited Ty Dolla $ign in the studio. When asked about Vultures, Ty said they’re still planning on dropping it and revealed:

• It’s going to be three “volumes” with completely different songs, not versions of the same album.

• The previously leaked “Burn” is the first song he and Kanye made for the album.

• They’re “forsure” planning on doing a tour.

The Rap Index ft. Lil Yachty, Chief Keef, JID, LUCKI, Skepta & More

The Rap Index is a way to follow and discover new music. Divided into four categories describing rap subgenres, songs are placed according to their style and sound—like a guide. Only releases from the previous New Music Friday are included to help keep you up to date.

RapTV’s Ranking of NMF Songs Featured in the Rap Index

1. “Fly Away” by Lyrical Lemonade, Sheck Wes, Ski Mask the Slump God, JID (Listen on Apple Music & Spotify)

2. “Say Ya Grace” by Lyrical Lemonade, Chief Keef, Lil Yachty (Listen on Apple Music & Spotify)

3. “PAIDNFULL” by LUCKI (Listen on Apple Music & Spotify)

4. “Gas Me Up (Diligent)” by Skepta (Listen on Apple Music & Spotify)

5. “RNS” by ATL Jacob, Quavo (Listen on Apple Music & Spotify)

6. “One Foot In” by Benny The Butcher, Stove God Cooks (Listen on Apple Music & Spotify)

7. “Sundown” by 21 Harold ft JID (Listen on Apple Music & Spotify)

8. “DEVOTE” by Dom Corleo (Listen on Apple Music & Spotify)

• Pharrell is making a LEGO movie about his own life. Titled Piece by Piece, the unconventional bipoc will detail Pharrell’s life story, “one LEGO brick at a time.”

• Drake, SZA, and NBA YoungBoy among the highest-selling artists of 2023. Drake landed at #2, selling almost 10M albums, and SZA came in at #5 with almost 5M albums sold.

• How Cole Bennett built his own world on ‘All Is Yellow’ album. The Lyrical Lemonade team discusses the BTS process of making the album, engineering unlikely artist pairings, and their favorite song.

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