Although XXXTentacion is one of hip-hop’s most controversial figures, J. Cole agrees that there’s no denying the kid has skill. During an interview with Adam22 from a No Jumper podcast, XXXTentacion popped up in the conversation and Cole said that the checked out the rapper’s work after seeing the viral incident of him getting punched onstage in San Diego last year.
“Last year, and the kid got punched on stage, it was clearly big enough to make into my realm,” stated Cole. “So that leads me to hearing some of his shit—damn, this nigga’s actually talented.”
As for Dagger Dick, the 20-year-old recently made a post on his Instagram story that he and Joey Bada$$ might be doing a collaboration project together. For all you X fans out there, there’s no need to worry, I got this covered haha. Stay tuned for this possible collab and watch J.Cole and Adam22’s conversation below.
Kali Uchis just released the visuals for “After the Storm” featuring Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins. This track was written as a message of solace for anyone dealing with a storm of their own. “Just because you’re losing at the moment doesn’t mean you’ve lost yet,” Uchis said. “The storm may be scary now but it’s how your flowers bloom later, and paradise is just beyond the rainbow.” Check out this cool Nadia Lee Cohen- directed video down below. It’s one of my favorite visuals from Kali Uchis thus far, see if you feeling it too.
A$AP Rocky unleashed a new track titled “Above.” Play this track on your way to work, or on your way to the club at the link below. Also, check out his previous release here.
Mountain Dew and Doritos are going at it with these one minute-long commercials for this year’s Super Bowl. For the first time ever, two brands are advertising back-to-back during the big game. They recently added hip-hop legends Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes.
The second trailer, pairs Missy with Morgan Freeman for MTN DEW ICE and Busta with Peter Dinklage for Doritos Blaze in an epic battle. Each duo is practicing a series of tongue twisters in the mirror before they depart for a testy showdown.
