Eva Thai

Listen to two new 21 Savage songs, ‘No Debate’ and ‘Big Smoke’

21 Savage has released two new songs to kick off 2022 – listen to ‘No Debate’ and ‘Big Smoke’ below. READ MORE: 21 Savage & Metro Boomin – ‘Savage Mode 2’ review: a near-perfect sequel that leaves nothing to chance The Atlanta rapper, whose last solo album was 2018’s ‘I Am > I Was‘, shared the tracks on Friday (December 31), writing on his Instagram: “let’s go into 2022 the right way.” ‘No Debate’ is produced by Cardo and Deats, while ‘Big Smoke’ is produced by Kid Hazel. Director Marko Steez helmed the songs’ joint music video, which you can watch below. Advertisement During an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden earlier this year, 21 revealed that he had plans to drop another project before 2022 although he didn’t make any promises. “That’s what I’m planning on,” he said when questioned about a possible 2021 album. “But I like quality work. So however long that take, it’ll take but I’m dropping something, for sure.” In other news, last September the rapper was hit with gun and drug charges dating back to 2019. According to Buzzfeed, DeKalb County Jail records in Georgia show that the rapper was arrested on September 23 and later… Read More →

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Drakeo The Ruler murder trial stalls as witnesses remain silent

The investigation into the murder of Drakeo The Ruler, who was fatally stabbed at a music festival last month, has stalled due to poor witness cooperation. Drakeo, 28, was on the bill at Once Upon A Time In LA festival on December 18 and was reportedly stabbed in the neck by unknown assailant(s) backstage. He was taken to hospital but later died of his injuries. According to TMZ, police “are mostly relying on surveillance and cellphone footage to crack the case,” saying that most witnesses to the incident have refused to come forward to speak to law enforcement. In addition, police have started to explore another link, looking at the possibly that the rapper’s death is connected to the suspected gang-related murder of Compton rapper Slim 400 who was fatally shot on December 8. The news follows Darrylene Corniel, Drakeo’s mother, saying last month that she intends to sue over her son’s death. Drakeo The Ruler performs live in 2021. CREDIT: Timothy Norris/WireImage Speaking to Rolling Stone, Corniel said: “I need this to be out there. I need people to know. And I do want justice for my son. And I do believe that justice will be served. I will not rest until… Read More →