Don Toliver has some new music coming. Taking to Instagram, the Houston native shares his big news with his followers with a concise message. “ALBUM INCOMING 2025 ,” his post read. He also shared that he was the featured artist on the new FAULT Magazine cover story.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by DON TOLIVER (@dontoliver) During the interview, Toliver revealed that he is looking forward to showing his “creative identity” with the new project. “The part I’m most excited to reveal is my next album, and really, just my future in general,” Toliver said. “It’s going to be a fun time, and I’m excited for it all.” With all the success that he’s experienced, Toliver said that he feels no pressure with the upcoming project. No, my current run of hits doesn’t make me feel pressured,” he responded. “And I don’t find it hard to keep experimenting or finding new winning formulas.” The forthcoming, untitled album follows his 2024 album Hardstone Psycho, and a collaborative project, Cactus Jack’s Jackboys 2, with Travis Scott. Since his debut in 2018 no his mixtape Donny Womack and a feature on Travis Scott’s song “Can’t Say” from the Astroworld album, Toliver has been a prolific artist. He’s dropped singles such as “No Idea,” “After Party,” and “Lemonade” (with Internet Money and Gunna featuring Nav), which have charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Toliver also released several other albums, including Heaven or Hell (2020), Life of a Don (2021), and Love Sick (2023).

Clipse and Travis Scott’s Jackboys took over the hip-hop scene last weekend, while established and emerging artists such as Awich, Abrina, Dorrough, and Fordo weathered the storm. As the “Song of the Summer” race heats up, more of hip hop’s biggest stars prepare to join the battle royal. Summer 2025 is quickly becoming the season of seasoned artists. The legends and established acts continually prove how to create impactful music, while new artists struggle to maintain their relevance or find their unique sound. However, there are numerous new artists establishing their cult followings with unique new music. As the debates begin, blockbuster tours continue, and anticipated albums arrive, there’s still a lot of amazing new music that has gone overlooked this week. From Awich’s continued takeover to Tay Money and Rob 49’s surprise collab to Fordo doubling up, here’s all the new music you might have missed this week. Awich Proves Her Skills With FERG & Lupe Fiasco In “Wax On Wax” The rising female rhymeslayer sharpens her skills against credible master craftsmen such as the Trap Lord and Fiasco. The song is a sensual, confident anthem blending Japanese and English lyrics to explore empowerment through intimacy. She asserts control in both romantic and artistic expression. Abrina & DCMBR Show Us That “Good Love Forever” Inspired by San Diego’s Sunset Cliffs, a place in her hometown for clarity, reflection, and personal growth, the “Actin Up” hitmaker transforms her favorite escape into a bold, musical state of mind. The collaboration delivers undeniable chemistry and sensual energy. It re-enters the singer and her amazing talent into today’s music, while reuniting her with loyal fans who have been supporting her through all the ups and downs. Tay Money & Rob49 On The Search For A “Snow Bunny” More “Baddie Music” from the popular Dallas rap star. Linking with Rob for the infectious new party anthem, Big Tay brands herself the baddest with obligations of being dripped with the finer things and nothing less. The single promises an exciting new album from the “Assignment” hitmaker later this year. Dorrough Music Takes Us On A Wild Night Through “Uptown” The Legendary Dallas rapper blends swagger and Southern charm, contrasting past struggle with hard-earned rewards. It’s not just a party track—it’s a reflection of perseverance, elevated living, and the triumph of Southern rap resilience. Fordo Makes Moves To The Top Like “Nobody’s Watching” From his debut album, 2001, the Milwaukee rap star addresses public appearances and how the world perceives you. It is an anthem for anyone ready to drop the masks and be unapologetically themselves. Young Dro & K Carbon On “I Go” Bonding the past with the present in a bold anthem of confidence, hustle, and Southern bravado. Over a hard-hitting beat, both artists trade verses packed with swagger, flexing street credibility and lyrical dominance. The track celebrates relentless ambition, fast living, and unshakable self-assurance in the face of doubt. Kaash Paige Got “2BadBitches” The bona fide hit takes fans into Kaash Paige’s life after-dark. Surrounded by a crew of alluring women, the Dallas recording artist embraces her “toxic alter ego” in full form. It marks her return with a big bounce back to the top of music on the way. Da’Ville Is Ready For “Sunshine Days” Making a triumphant return after over a decade’s absence, the Reggae superstar picks up where he left off with the high-energy single. “This is the most personal and spiritual chapter of my journey,” he said. “Sunshine Days is about gratitude, love, and walking through life with your head up. The world needs that energy right now, and I’m here to give it.” Da Deputy & Big A Show Off Their Wheelpower The Fort Worth, Texas rapper takes us on a ride in his vibrant, quick tape that connects his love for car culture with his love for hip-hop. The tricked-out wordplay blends perfectly with Big A’s bass-driven production. It’s a go-to soundtrack for those long rides or meet-ups.

Sean Kingston’s legal troubles are far from over, and his mother, Janice Turner, is already facing the consequences. After being convicted earlier this year on multiple fraud-related charges, Turner was sentenced this week to five years in federal prison. She’ll also serve three years under supervised release once her sentence is complete. Along with prison time, Turner has been ordered to pay restitution to her victims, though the exact amount is still being decided. The case stems from a large-scale fraud operation that allegedly involved defrauding over 20 individuals. Turner and Kingston were both accused of playing major roles in the scheme, which prosecutors say involved millions of dollars in stolen funds. Turner’s legal team fought for a reduced sentence, asking the judge to consider 30 months as a more reasonable punishment, arguing that sentencing guidelines of up to 78 months were excessive. But in the end, the court sided with prosecutors. Her attorney, Humberto Dominguez, reacted to the sentencing, stating: “It was a hard-fought sentence, so we have mixed feelings on it. We won on some points and obviously lost on some points. All of which will be handled on appeal… Overall, the judge tried to do what was right and what was fair.” Turner may also be deported to Jamaica following her prison term. Meanwhile, Kingston remains on house arrest after posting bond. His sentencing is set for August 28, and he could be looking at up to six and a half years behind bars. Prosecutors are pushing for a harsher sentence, saying the court didn’t fully account for the total financial damage or all the victims involved. They’re now asking that Kingston be ordered to repay roughly $1.17 million as part of his punishment. His final outcome will be determined in the coming weeks.

Jeezy made it clear that “everything he does” is for his “hood” nearly 20 years ago with his debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. So, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the rapper is bringing those words to fruition with a “Community Day” near his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. According to TMZ, the rapper is collaborating with “one of the USA’s largest community development organizations,” Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The event is scheduled to take place at Impact Church on Saturday (July 26) in East Point, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta), and is free and open to the community. Along with giving out almost 25,000 pounds of food, attendees will also be able to receive free health screenings. There will also be a free giveaway of back-to-school supplies for almost 500 children. On July 26, 2005, Jeezy dropped his debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. While the project was his commercial debut, the rapper had dropped two albums prior — Thuggin’ Under The Influence (T.U.I.) in 2001Come Shop Wit Me 2003. Source: Google.com The album would go on to spawn four singles: “And Then What” featuring Mannie Fresh, “Soul Survivor” featuring Akon, “Go Crazy”, and “My Hood.” Upon its release, the project debuted at No.2 on the Billboard 200, selling nearly 172,000 copies in the first week. Per the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the album has been certified double platinum. Jeezy told the Associated Press in an interview back in June that he believes the album still resonates with fans today because “the music and the words” had “come from a real place.” He added, “I wasn’t trying to entertain — I was trying to reach.” The rapper also noted that rap was his way “out” of his environment, and he was determined to make his dream a reality. “If you’re doing something to change your life and you know that the only other avenues are prison or death, you’re just like, ‘This gotta work.”

Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson have been spotted quite a lot since making their public debut at the rapper’s annual Pete & Thomas Foundation gala. From gym sessions to even the golf course, it seems the two can’t get enough of each other. Earlier this week, Megan Thee Stallion shared a short vlog on Instagram and TikTok from her trip to Arkansas. She was joined by her new beau. The video starts with Thompson and her discussing outfit ideas before hitting the green. After the rapper tends to some business of her own, the two head off to an undisclosed golf course. Along with giving the Houston native some tips to up her golf game, he shared that her “love” had helped his skills improve. He called Megan his “good luck charm.” Toward the end of the almost ten-minute video, as they board a golf cart, Thompson said, “Ever since I’ve been in love, my golf game’s reaped all the benefits.” @theestallion Okay so boom Im learning about golfing ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey This isn’t the first time the basketball player has gushed about Megan. While on the red carpet at her annual foundation gala, Thompson told US Weekly that he was “honored to be by her side.” “Well, it feels incredible because Megan Thee Stallion is such a special person, and she inspires so many around the world. I’ve seen it firsthand. This is just another incredible feat of hers. She is able to give back, create a foundation, and raise a ton of money for those in need,” he told the outlet. However, one of the most touching moments of the conversation is when Thompson admitted he was disappointed he couldn’t meet Megan’s parents — Holly Thomas, who died back in 2019 due to a brain tumor and Joseph Pete Jr. died in 2015 for unknown reasons. Thompson says he “would have loved to meet Holly and Joe.” He added that they’d “be so proud of their only daughter…not only for what she’s been able to accomplish, but also for what she’s going to continue to do.” He added, “She has never been put in a box or allowed herself to be in a box. She just continues to inspire so many people around the world. And, on top of that, raise a ton of money this evening and just do so much for so many in need.”

Claressa Shields flaunts her Papoose tattoo, placed under her breast, during her weigh in ahead of her match against Lani Daniels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) As previously reported, while appearing on The Pivot Podcast, the 30-year-old boxer revealed that she and Papoose has plans to start a family next year. “I’m gonna have a baby next year,” she said. “We already had it planned out. I’m gonna have baby next year.” She continued, “and then after I go through my stuff, then I’ll come back and fight and fight some more, and then probably have another one and then do the same thing again.” Shields says she’s at the age where she’s ready to start a family. “Like, I don’t want to wait till I’m, you know, 40, 43, whatever, after my career, to have my kids. I want to be able to run at the park with my kids and stuff like that. I want to be too old.” “So I think that keeping my body in shape. I don’t drink, I don’t smoke. I think that that’ll also help me too when I’m going through this whole body and life changing stuff or, you know, whatever, next year.”

Daniel Caesar recently shared how he survived being canceled. In an interview with Billboard, the Toronto born singer recalled the events the kept him on the margins. “I was canceled for, you know, speaking my mind,” he says, before choosing his worlds more carefully: “I was canceled for being drunk and foolish in public. But that was something I was always allowed to do. No one gave a s–t [until I started to get famous].” I’m literally my father’s son,” he continued. “My dad was the guy at sabbath lunch talking about how the government was going to put microchips in our arms. And I’m the same. If you get me riled up at a party, I’ll start talking about some crazy s–t. People roll their eyes, but that’s just the way we are.” The incident in question was when Caesar came to the defense of YesJulz who faced several accusations of cultural appropriation and insulting Black women, namely Scottie Beam and Karen Civil. Julz also caught heat on social media for tweeting out a t-shirt that read, “Ni**as lie a lot. While intoxicated, Caesar supported Julz and criticized Black people for being, “so mean to white people.” “Why is that we’re allowed to be disrespectful and rude to everybody else and when anyone returns any type of energy to us…That’s not equality,” Caesar explained. “I don’t want to be treated like I can’t take a joke.” “People are allowed to say what the f**k they want. I’m allowed to feel what I want, but at the same time am I going to fight them or am I going to accept what they have to say and keep it f**king moving?” he continued. Speaking at Apple Music’s Nadeska  in 2023, Caesar apologized for his words. “I completely understand the response. And in time, after taking time to get over myself and to really honestly look at myself and everything that was happening, I was wrong,” he said. “ I was wrong, and I’m sorry about that. For a long time, I was like, ‘You can’t do anything, you can’t say anything without whatever.”

Tyler, the Creator revealed that his ninth studio album, Don’t Tap The Glass, was made while he was on his “Chromakopia” tour. According to Tyler, creating the project allowed him to keep his sanity. “I’m so tired,” Tyler said in a clip shared by Complex Music on Instagram. “Mentally, physically, I’m f*cking beat. But making this sh*t on tour, this album, this 10-song, 30-minute thing … Was giving me so much life on this motherf*cking tour … I just wanted to make sh*t.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Complex Music (@complexmusic) After the release of the album, Tyler shared on Instagram what inspired him to create the album and it was sparked by some friends who were discussing why some people don’t like dance in public anymore. “I asked some friends why they don’t dance in public and some said because of the fear of being filmed. I thought damn, a natural form of expression and a certain connection they have with music is now a ghost,” his post read in part. “It made me wonder how much of our human spirit got killed because of the fear of being a meme, all for having a good time.” “I just got back from a ‘listening party’ for this album and man was it one of the greatest nights of my life. 300 people. No phones allowed. No cameras. Just speakers and a sweatbox,” Tyler continued. “Everyone was dancing, moving, expressing, sweating. It was truly beautiful. I played the album front to back twice, it felt like that pent up energy finally got released and we craved the idea of letting more of it out.”

LL COOL J is not only one of the GOAT rappers but he coined the term. During an appearance on Late Night With Seth Myers, LL brought all the receipts for introducing GOAT into the pop culture lexicon. When Meyers said that LL claimed to be the first to use acronyms he was quick to correct him. “Claim? Claim? Claim? Interesting way to phrase that — claim,” LL responded, evidently perturbed by the host’s phrasing. “I’ll tell you where I got it. I got Greatest of All Time from Muhammad Ali, and I got G.O.A.T. from Earl Manigault who was a street basketball player in New York. I took the two together and I made the acronym G.O.A.T. — Greatest of All Time, and then it just kind of spread throughout the world,”  LL continued He went on to explain  that “the first time it appeared in the world” was when he released his eighth studio album, G.O.A.T. featuring James T. Smith: The Greatest of All Time. On “4,3,2,1,” from his 1997 album Phenomonon which featured Method Man, Redman, and DMX, with Canibus and Master P on the remix, LL dropped the lyric that changed how we view the best in every field forever. He rapped, “Watch your mouth, don’t ever step out of line/LL Cool J, ni**a, greatest of all time.”

GloRilla speaks out after she was arrested Tuesday for felony drug possession. According to TMZ, the rapper was arrested on Tuesday in Forsyth County for possession of a “scheduled controlled substance and possession of marijuana over one ounce,” which are felony offenses under Georgia law. She was reportedly taken into custody and released later that day after posting a $22,000 bond. Following the arrest, GloRilla’s attorney shared a statement with TMZ. “The arrest of Gloria Woods is a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become.” The statement continued, “Ms. Woods was out of town when her residence became a target for a group of home invaders who most likely knew she wasn’t there. What they didn’t know was that she had family staying with her that were traumatized by the violent entrance of this group who grabbed high-value jewelry before taking off once they realized the home wasn’t vacant.” GloRilla also addressed the situation. “CRAZY.. My House got Home Invaded Saturday While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects , they focus on some cannabis..” “1. So no I wasn’t  busted 2. My house got robbed 3. I wasn’t home Long story short my house gets home invaded and Im the only one that gets arrested. So that’s tea.. CRAZY My House got Home Invaded Saturday While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects , they focus on some cannabis 1. So no I wasn’t  busted 2. My house got robbed 3. I wasn’t home Long story short my… — GloRilla (@GloTheofficial) July 24, 2025