Earlier today, it was reported that Cactus Jack signee Sheck Wes, most known for his breakout single "Mo Bamba," was arrested in New York. Upon conducting a routine traffic stop, TMZ claimed that police discovered an undisclosed amount of marijuana as well as a loaded 9mm handgun. Though the charges were said to be felony level, Sheck's attorney later confirmed that the rapper had been released from custody, with his case being delayed to August. 

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And while Sheck himself hasn't exactly provided thorough commentary on the whole debacle, at least in an official capacity, he did take to social media to provide a status update of sorts. Sharing a picture of himself masked up in the streets of New York, Sheck seemed bamboozled by the narrative of his arrest. "The Scouts not locked up wtf," he writes, putting an end to any misconceptions that might have occurred. 

While it's likely that this may develop further in August, provided the charges actually end up sticking, it would appear that Sheck isn't exactly fazed in the slightest. Out of sight out of mind, as they say. Check out Sheck's update below, and keep an eye out for more news on the man's upcoming music -- last we saw, Sheck was holding it down alongside Travis Scott, Don Tolliver, Luxury Tax and Chase B as the JACKBOYS. 

Sheck Wes was arrested this week after a run-in with the cops for a routine traffic stop.

The Cactus Jack Records representative was driving his Lamborghini truck around Harlem when he was stopped for having excessive tint on his windows. Unfortunately, his woes got much larger than just a regular citation after officers found a reason to search the whip.

Once the officers approached the vehicle, they conducted a search as it reeked of marijuana. Apparently, they found a loaded 9mm Smith & Wesson pistol in a bag on the passenger side of the vehicle, as well as an undisclosed amount of marijuana. The rapper and his three passengers were all booked for felony possession of a loaded firearm and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

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The arrest took place early on Wednesday morning (May 21). The “Mo Bamba” rapper was reportedly also given a ticket for driving without a valid driver’s license. It is unclear if he spent any time in jail.

Sheck Wes was recently cast in one of Kanye West’s opera plays, also contributing to the JACKBOYS compilation project as a member of Travis Scott‘s record label. He is currently working on a new album, titled Hell 2 Paradise. 

He has not commented on the arrest yet.

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Sheck Wes blew up in 2018 thanks to his smash hit "Mo Bamba." Later that year, Sheck Wes came through with his very first album called Mudboy and was even featured on Travis Scott's Astroworld. While he may not be the biggest artist in the game right now, he's pretty recognizable. Of course, this wasn't always the case. While growing up in New York, Sheck had to overcome his fair share of disrespect which at times, came from notable NBA players.

Yesterday, Sheck hopped on Twitter where he shared a peculiar story with his fans. As he explains, Sheck was in New York City for All-Star weekend one year and asked Golden State Warriors star, Klay Thompson, for an autograph. Thompson ended up pushing Sheck to the side which led to the artist's lifelong hatred for the Warriors champion. 

The first-ever iteration of Rolling Loud in Portugal is about to be historic. In the reign of the five-year hip-hop festival, Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif have brought Rolling Loud to Miami, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Australia, and other world destinations over the years. It’s time to bring the brand to the beach now, potentially creating a version of Fyre Festival that’s actually worth attending.

While this isn’t being advertised as a luxury fest, Rolling Loud is worth the price of admission solely for the experience of seeing all your favorite rappers in one spot. If you haven’t been able to grab tickets to the Miami dates coming up — and even if you have… — you’ll want to check out details for the upcoming version of the festival in Portugal, for which the lineup has just been announced.

Tickets for the Portuguese version of Rolling Loud, which is happening at Praia De Rocha Beach, are officially on sale and the line-up is nuts. This is the first-ever iteration in the European country, bringing headliners Wiz Khalifa, Future, and A$AP Rocky to the main stage from July 8 to 10. Further down the card, DaBaby, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Young Thug, Playboi Carti, Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd, Roddy Ricch, Tyga, Lil Tecca, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, NLE Choppa, and many more have also been announced.

Check out the full lineup above and let us know if you’re planning on buying a flight out to Portugal this summer.

After a month-long hiatus, we're back to full force and ready to get back into the swing of our playlisting duties. The HotNewHipHop staff is fully refreshed from the holidays, preparing to deliver another year of the quickest, hottest, and most buzzworthy hip-hop content on the internet. It's our job to keep a good grasp of trends within the culture, listening to all the new music that gets released and deeming what is worthy of our multiple playlists. Every week, members of our editorial, sales, and social teams brainstorm on their favorite songs of the last few weeks, gathering them to create a thirty-plus song playlist for your enjoyment. After taking a break for much of December, we're back with some serious heat.

Starting off with one of the highlights from Travis Scott and Cactus Jack Records' JACKBOYS compilation, "GANG GANG" eases us into a total domination from the dudes led by the Houston native himself. Other songs from the project that we've included on this week's display are Pop Smoke's "GATTI," Don Toliver's collaboration with Quavo and Offset, and "OUT WEST," the feature with Young Thug.

There are some notable holdovers from previous weeks, including picks from Roddy Ricch's album, select cuts from Cam'ron, BbyMutha's new project, and more. Let us know which staff member you're rocking with the most based on their music taste.

Alex Zidel (Editorial)

JACKBOYS - GATTI (feat. Pop Smoke & Travis Scott)
JACKBOYS - WHAT TO DO? (feat. Don Toliver)
Sunday Service Choir - Follow Me - Faith
KILLY - Vendetta

Alex Cole (Editorial)

16yrold & KILLY - Drought
JACKBOYS - GANG GANG (feat. Sheck Wes)
JACKBOYS - OUT WEST (feat. Young Thug)
Quando Rondo - Bad Vibe (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie & 2 Chainz)
Kehlani - All Me (feat. Keyshia Cole)

Paul Pirotta (Sales)

Roc Marciano - Joe Jackson
Justin Bieber - Yummy
Roddy Ricch - The Box
Cam’ron - Losing Weight

Noah C. (Editorial)

BbyMutha - Ratchet and Clank
JACKBOYS - GATTI (feat. Pop Smoke & Travis Scott)
Don Toliver - HAD ENOUGH (feat. Quavo & Offset)
Rosalia - A Palé (Gesaffelstein Remix)
Dy Krazy - How We Bummin

Cole Blake (Editorial)

Don Toliver - HAD ENOUGH (feat. Quavo & Offset)
Justin Bieber - Yummy
Salaam Remi - Find My Love (feat. Nas & Amy Winehouse)
BbyMutha - Green Candle Music
JACKBOYS - OUT WEST (feat. Young Thug)

Aron A (Editorial)

JACKBOYS - GATTI (feat. Pop Smoke & Travis Scott)
J Hus - No Denying
Burna Boy - Money Play
Mist - Savage
lil Tr33zy - Wolf (feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie)

Lynn Sharpe (Editorial)

Salaam Remi - Find My Love (feat. Nas & Amy Winehouse)
BbyMutha - Sweeter Than A Savage
Don Toliver - HAD ENOUGH (feat. Quavo & Offset)
Cam’ron - I Don’t Know (feat. Wale)
Gucci Mane - Magic City (feat. Asian Doll)

Mitch Findlay (Editorial)

Mick Jenkins - Carefree
Burna Boy - Money Play

Rose Lilah (Editorial)

Mick Jenkins - Carefree
Rich Homie Quan - Probation
Quando Rondo - Bad Vibe (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie & 2 Chainz)

Chantilly Post (Editorial)

MoneyBagg Yo - U Played (feat. Lil Baby)
MIKNNA & SATICA - ONLY ONE
Roddy Ricch - Bacc Seat (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
Mick Jenkins - Carefree
Quando Rondo - Bad Vibe (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie & 2 Chainz)

Travis Scott needs no introduction, but many were quick to pose questions about his extended Cactus Jack family. Enigmatic in the best of times, it’s rare to see Scott open up about his life on social media. And yet following the release of his recent and highly successful JACKBOYS EP, which doubled as a much-needed group showcase, the superstar felt compelled to voice his gratitude. With the project currently occupying Billboard’s number one spot, Scott made sure to thank his fans for standing by the “family” oriented movement.

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“This means a lot to me,” he begins, in a heartfelt caption. “What was pack of some joints we like ended up being called an album by many. Goes number 1. (First of the decade) Not a label but a family we Call Cactus jack. Cant thank every fan that goes hard everyday enough to. Ogizzery and sick and Dave and bizz lock in brought it home. Love yallll.”

You can check out his post below, and sound off in the comments — did you give JACKBOYS a listen? If you’re unaware, the collective comprises of Scott himself, Sheck Wes, Don Tolliver, DJ Chase B, and Luxury Tax. Did the project solidify any of them a place on your radar? 

It’s no secret that Travis Scott is among the game’s most creative merchandise innovators. In fact, when he first launched his line of associated Astroworld apparel, Travis Scott’s merch moved as rapidly as his music did. Clearly, many of his fans are enamored with his brand. Is it really a surprise to see him pushing the envelope to new heights with his latest CACTUS JACK drop? Following the release of the JACKBOYS compilation EP, Scott’s collective have come through with some interesting new items, many of which center around automobile culture.

Should you be interested in expanding your collection, perhaps you can cop yourself an officially licensed JACKBOYS fire extinguisher? For the more paranoid types, what about a steering wheel lock? Should you be seeking simple cosmetics, there’s always mirror dice to fall back on. Not to mention a toolbox, an air freshener pack, a vehicle ash tray, a helmet, a radar direction unit (though it’s currently sold out), and much more. And yes, there’s also more traditional apparel, ranging from t-shirts, work shorts, beanies, and hoodies.

You can check out the full extent of the JACKBOYS merchandise right here, and feel free to shop to your heart’s content. In light of this batch, is it fair to say that Travis Scott and co have the most innovative merch in the game?

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