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24 Nov 2023

Raphael Saadiq Drops “Miracle” ft. Kelli-Leigh From ‘Candy Cane Lane Soundtrack’

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You just know Eddie Murphy’s forthcoming holiday film, Candy Cane Lane, is serious if Raphael Saadiq is on the soundtrack. On Friday (Nov. 24) the renowned artist premiered a new song called “Miracle,” featuring British singer Kelli-Leigh, on Amazon Music.

“The song ‘Miracle’ is about, of course, a miracle,” said Saadiq in a statement. “Once you see the film, you see all these amazing things happening – a little bit of beautiful magic between a family and a mother and father ’Miracle’ just comes on and tells that whole story of how a family works.”

Saadiq and Kelli-Leigh’s soulful vocals and lush instrumentation bring the winter season vibes and make for a smooth groove without sounding like another cheesy holiday song. Saadiq has been busy considering he just wrapped the Just Me & You U.S. Tour with his original group Tony! Toni! Toné!

The Reginald Hudlin-directed Candy Cane Lane stars and Tracee Ellis Ross and is out on December 1 via Prime Video.

Listen to “Miracle” below or right here.

24 Nov 2023

Ed Sheeran Leads All-Star Collection ‘Mushroom: 50 Years of Making Noise’: Stream It Now

Hunters & Collectors’ classic ballad “Throw Your Arms Around Me” has had a life of its own since it was released into the world back in 1984. In the four decades since, Crowded House, Pearl Jam, Missy Higgins and many others have thrown their arms around the song.

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Enter Ed Sheeran, who contributes his own cover of the Hunters’ signature song, the leadoff track on Mushroom: 50 Years of Making Noise (Reimagined).

The climax of a year-long slate of activities to celebrate Mushroom Group’s milestone anniversary, 50 Years of Making Noise is a star-studded project that celebrates the independent music company’s iconic artists and standout songs.

Vance Joy, Amy Shark, Jimmy Barnes, The Temper Trap and Paul Kelly are among the Mushroom Group artists who deliver reimagined cuts to the 50 Years of Making Noise, out today (Nov. 24). Many will back-up for a special, one-off Mushroom concert later this weekend.

Founded in 1972 by a then 21-year-old Michael Gudinski, the Mushroom brand has shaped Australia’s music culture ever since.

Today, the group is a two-dozen-strong collection of affiliates active in every conceivable area of the music and entertainment industries, from touring to booking agencies, publishing, merch and marketing services, venues, exhibition and events production, neighboring rights, branding, labels, talent management and more.

Matt Gudinski is now at the helm of the group, following the passing of his father Michael in 2021.

“What a remarkable collective of artists to reimagine some of the greatest Mushroom songs throughout our 50 years,” comments Mushroom Group CEO Matt Gudinski. “To complete the series with the release of Ed Sheeran singing one of Australia’s greatest songs ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me’ is a reflection of the relationships we hold with artists all over the world. A truly special moment for a special song.”

Sheeran is a fully-fledged member of the Mushroom Group family. He was besties with MG, and counts the younger Gudinski as a brother. When Sheeran tours Australia (and breaks records), he does it with Frontier Touring, a division of Mushroom Group. In March 2021, during the height of the pandemic, the British singer and songwriter made the long haul to perform at a state memorial for Gudinski at Rod Laver Arena, in the late Australian music industry legend’s hometown, Melbourne. On the night, Sheeran premiered “Visiting Hours,” a song he wrote for Gudinski in quarantine, awaiting entry into the country.

Rod Laver Arena is the setting for the Mushroom 50 Live concert this Sunday, Nov. 26, the culmination of the Mushroom 50 festivities. Billed as a landmark event featuring “50 Songs for 50 Years”, the celebration is a partnership with Telstra and ALWAYS LIVE, the state-wide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the Victoria Government through Visit Victoria, and the brainchild of the late Mushroom Group founder and chairman, Michael Gudinski.

Mushroom 50 Live will be broadcast on free-to-air Channel 7 and available to stream on 7plus. Performers on the night will include Amy Shark, The Teskey Brothers, DMA’S, Frente and more.

International stars alt-J, Garbage and, of course, Sheeran will share exclusive recorded performances to air during the broadcast and on screen.

Stream Mushroom: 50 Years of Making Noise (Reimagined) below.

Mushroom: 50 Years Of Making Noise (Reimagined) tracklisting:
Ed Sheeran – Throw Your Arms Around Me
Amy Shark – Can’t Get You Out Of My Head
Jimmy Barnes – Black and Blue
Vance Joy – Rock It
The Temper Trap – Under The Milky Way
Mia Wray – Delete
Magic Dirt – (I’m) Stranded
Alex Lahey – Ego Is Not A Dirty Word
Vika & Linda – Heading In The Right Direction
The Rubens – One Step Ahead
Mark Seymour – Even When I’m Sleeping
Budjerah & WILSN – Better Be Home Soon
Dan Sultan – Took The Children Away
Gordi – Covered In Chrome
Paul Kelly – Alone With You
Bliss n Eso – Hoops
Missy Higgins – Wide Open Road
FIDLAR – Get Free

24 Nov 2023

Beat The Rush: Check Out These Black Friday 2023 Deals

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Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year and businesses of all sorts are running deals and specials for shoppers nationwide. Below, we’ve featured a nice mix of clothing, games, technology, and more to assist in the mission.

Since we’re in a new age of online shopping, folks no longer need to brave long lines at shopping malls or deal with heavy traffic. The convenience of shopping from your computer or smartphone may have replaced the rush of braving the public, and it opens up your wallet to more options.

According to the National Retail Federation, around 182 million people will shop online and in stores between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the second largest shopping day of the year. The NRF added in its reporting that clothes are slated to be the top item for shoppers, followed by gift cards and toys, respectively.

As it stands, our quick and handy Black Friday roundup should cover most bases. Hopefully, you find the item of your dreams in the offerings below.

BLVCK Paris

BLVCK Paris is an apparel and accessories company founded in 2017 by French designer, Julian O’hayon. The brand offers styles for men and women, and select items are on sale via the code BLVCKFRIDAY.

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Culture Kings

Culture Kings might be the spot we do most of our shopping this weekend as the streetwear brand has a massive Black Friday sale. With shirts, shoes, hoodies, and outwear among the choices, you probably won’t have an empty shopping cart on the site.

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Flaunt

Flaunt specializes in artful smartphone cases for both Android and iPhone models. Just search to see if a case is available for your device and choose from dozens of options. For Black Friday through Cyber Monday, cases are 50% off with no code.

Learn more here.

Flexispot

Flexispot is a leader in functional office equipment in the form of its innovative standing desks and office chairs among other offerings. We’ve featured the brand on these pages before, and they’re also running a number of Black Friday specials worth checking out.

Learn more here.

High Camp Flasks

If you’ve read one of our past guides, High Camp Flasks should be familiar to you. With a bent for storing your hot or cold beverages in a stylish fashion, you’ll be ready for the outdoors and look good while doing so. The brand is running a Black Friday and you’ll be greeted with the deets as soon as you hit the site.

Learn more here.

High On Life by Squanch Games

High On Life shouldn’t be spoiled with a description but we can say that there are guns that talk in this first-person shooter along with getting slapped with the M for mature rating. Squanch Games is offering the zany video game for 35% off through Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Learn more here.

Hippy Feet

Hippy Feet is another brand we’ve shared on our pages and they’re among the most comfortable pairs of socks we’ve ever worn. Even better, half of the proceeds from sales are donated to support homeless youth. There is currently a sitewide Black Friday sale going on so rush on over.

Learn more here.

In Good Taste

In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar 2023

While technically not a Black Friday deal, the 2023 Wine Advert Calendar from In Good Taste is certainly timely. Via the code LASTCHANCE, you can knock $18 bucks off the asking price. Definitely a great gift for the holiday season. But check out the rest of their offerings, especially if you’re someone looking to learn more about wine.

Learn more here.

PARKIT

Just as our sibling site CASSIUSLIFE told you, PARKIT is versatile enough to travel to the beach or the bonfire. Potential PARKIT buyers can see up to 40% savings through the weekend.

Learn more here.

Pit Command

Fall is still in full swing which means more bonfires and more reasons to keep the flames ablaze. Pit Command has the tools to help. Use code FALLFIRE15 for 15% off products while they last.

Learn more here.

ripple

Based in the United Kingdom, ripple specializes in zero-nicotine all-in-one aromatic inhaler devices with various flavors and applicable uses. For Black Friday, ripple’s entire inventory, including its innovative incense droplets with a variety of scents with mood-boosting properties, are at half-price. Color us interested.

Learn more here.

Sabai

Sabai, a sustainable furniture brand founded by Phantila Phataraprasit and Caitlin Ellen, offers customized options for customers at a fair price point. In Thailand, the phrase “sabai sabai” carries several meanings such as stability, serenity, and relaxation. The brand’s look certainly matches that sentiment. A 25% discount is offered sitewide for Black Friday.

Learn more here.

Scotch & Soda

Scotch & Soda was founded in 1985 in Amsterdam and has expanded into one of the most formidable clothing brands in the world since its expansion. With clothing geared towards men, women, and children, the brand exemplifies high style and comfort. For Black Friday,  use the code BFCM23 for discounts along with other sitewide deals.

Learn more here.

State Cashmere

We’ve featured State Cashmere in our past guides and the name of the brand should explain what they specialize in, which is luxurious cashmere sweaters and tops for men and women. For Black Friday, use code BFCM23 to get 20% off sitewide.

Learn more here.

Skybound

From the mind of The Walking Dead and Invincible creator Robert Kirkman, Skybound Entertainment features products from the two aforementioned shows and has its hands in a variety of games, apparel, and other items. Without zeroing in on just one product, we’re electing to focus on the fact that Skybound is running a Black Friday through Cyber Monday sale for up to 45% off.

Learn more here.

Tillys

Tillys is a California-born and bred casual apparel one-stop shop for men, women, and children. Visit the site to see all the Black Friday deals on the landing page.

Learn more here.

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24 Nov 2023

Taylor Swift Extends Australian Chart Streak With ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

Taylor Swift makes it a full month at No. 1 in Australia with 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (via Universal), now the longest reigning of her four re-recorded albums.

Swift’s latest hit LP holds off Stray Kids’ Rock-Star (Ing/Universal), unchanged at No. 2, while homegrown rapper Chillinit bags the highest score of the week with his mixtape 420DNA (Virgin Music Australia/ Universal), new at No. 3. The Sydney artist (real name: Blake Turnell) adds to his collection of top 10 appearances on the ARIA Albums Chart, which includes The Octagon (No. 2 peak in 2020), Full Circle (No. 3 also in 2020) and Family Ties (No. 5 in 2021).

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Drake’s For All The Dogs (Republic/Universal) vaults 21-4 on the latest ARIA Chart, published Friday, Nov. 24, following the release of the Scary Hours edition, which gathers six additional tracks. The original release of For All The Dogs collected a single week at No. 1 in Australia last month, for his fifth leader.

Following two sold-out shows at Perth’s Optus Stadium, Coldplay enjoys a chart spike for Live In Buenos Aires (Parlophone/Warner), soaring 43-7, for a new peak. Released in 2018, the live album had a previous best of No. 18. Coldplay will return to Australia in 2024 for five shows across Australia and New Zealand, with dates confirmed at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium (Oct. 30 and 31), Sydney’s Accord Stadium (Nov. 6 and 7) and Auckland’s Eden Park (Nov.13), for their first tour here since 2016. Live Nation Australia is producing the swing Down Under, with PinkPantheress and Emmanuel Kelly in support.

Dolly Parton played a part in the 2023 ARIA Awards celebrations on Nov. 15, where the country icon virtually presented the best country album award to Fanny Lumsden. Parton has her own party on the ARIA Chart this week, as Rockstar (Big Machine/Universal) debuts at No. 16. The collaboration-stacked set becomes her 15th top 50 album in Australia, ARIA reports, a feat that stretches back to 1979 when Great Balls Of Fire peaked at No. 48. Parton has two top 10s, with a best of No. 7 for 2014’s Blue Smoke.

Over on the ARIA Singles Chart, Jack Harlow retains top spot for a second week with “Lovin On Me” (Atlantic/Warner), equaling the two-week stint at No. 1 for “First Class,” from 2022. “Lovin On Me” leads an unchanged top 3, ahead of Tate McRae’s “Greedy” (RCA/Sony) and Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Red” (RCA/Sony), respectively.

Tate McRae, the Canadian singer and songwriter, enjoys a third ARIA Chart hit with “Exes.” It’s new at No. 15, for the highest debut on the latest frame.

Further down the tally, Olivia Rodrigo lands another top 40 with “Can’t Catch Me Now” (Geffen/Universal), new at No. 29. “Can’t Catch Me Now” appears in the latest film in The Hunger Games franchise.

And finally, Ocean Alley’s 2018 single “Confidence” (The Orchard) returns to the top 40 after one-time Triple J Hottest 100 winner went viral on TikTok. “Confidence,” which won the national triple j countdown in January 2019, reenters at No. 40. The chilled-out tune has been used more than 51,000 times on TikTok, and got a bump when Ocean Alley jumped in on the trend themselves, posting a video that’s chalked up more than 7.6 million views. It’s one of six Australian-made cuts in the ARIA top 50.

24 Nov 2023

Take That Is Living ‘This Life’: Stream It Now

Take That welcomes fans to This Life, the British pop favorites’ ninth and latest studio album.

Arriving at the stroke of midnight, This Life represents the third incarnation of Take That, now recording and performing as the trio of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen.

The new, 12-track set includes the first release “Windows,” and is embedded with “that feeling of spreading your wings, letting out the old and bringing in the new,” says Donald.

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The sessions for This Life began early this year at Nashville’s historic RCA Studios A, with nine-time Grammy Award winner Dave Cobb behind the desk. Along the way, This Life evolved at studios in New York, Los Angeles, London and Barcelona, with additional production from Jennifer Decilveo (Hozier, Miley Cyrus).

“There’s a sense of togetherness with this record, whether that’s us coming back together as a band or people wanting connection in their own lives,” says Owen in a statement introducing the new collection.

Formed in 1989 as a five-piece — Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams — Take That was one of the most popular acts of its generation, certainly in the U.K., where few acts can challenge their chart superiority.

Former bandmate Williams embarked on a glittering solo career a quarter century ago, and is currently on tour in Australia. Orange announced his departure from Take That in September 2014.

This Life is the followup to 2017’s Wonderland, which peaked at No. 2 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart.

Until now, the group has racked up 12 U.K. No. 1 singles, and eight U.K. No. 1 albums, and a lengthy list of career highlights. The Brits had only one top 10 hit in the U.S., 1995’s “Back for Good,” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Cutting an LP of new material was about “that feeling of getting back together as a band, and heading back out into the world again,” explains Barlow.

Take That is also a proven box-office juggernaut. Their record-breaking 2011 Progress tour (for which Williams returned to the fold) sold over 1 million tickets in less than 24 hours; the following year the lads performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics; and they hold the record for the most performances at London’s The O2, with 34 headline shows.

There are more concerts to come.

In 2024, Take That will embark on a tour in support of the new LP, spanning 41 dates across 15 cities in the U.K. and Ireland, with Olly Murs in support. Also, a run of pan-European outdoor dates, under the title This Life Under the Stars, are booked in June and July 2024.

Stream This Life below.

23 Nov 2023

Kali Uchis & Karol G Unleash Sweltering Reggaeton Collab ‘Labios Mordidos’: Stream It Now

Kali Uchis and Karol G set the scene ablaze with “Labios Mordidos” (Bite Lips) on Friday (Nov. 24), marking their second collaboration following the success of “Me Tengo Que Ir” from Karol’s Mañana Sera Bonita (Bichota Season) earlier this year.

Produced by Manuel Lara and Albert Hype, the sweltering reggaeton cut sees the two Colombian femmes fatale indulging in risqué flirtation. “The girl is on fire and sticks to me like a tattoo/ I guarantee there’s no one harder than you,” Kali seductively croons in Spanish. Meanwhile, Karol responds with her hushed coo: “I guarantee there’s no one more chimba than you … The baby is aggressive with that cute face/ That tattoo on her back left me breathless.”

“I’m so excited for the Kuchis to finally have one of my favorite songs on Orquídeas with one of my favorite artists Karol,” Uchis said in a statement. “I hope this brings everyone lots of holiday cheer and you make plenty of memories going into the new year with this song!”

During Karol G’s opening performance of the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday (Nov. 19), La Bichota teased fans with a snippet of the song. 

As anticipation builds for Uchis’ fourth album, Orquídeas, due Jan. 12, “Labios” emerges as the third single, offering a tantalizing preview of what’s to come. The song follows the vintage bolero-style song “Te Mata” and the Dominican dembow of “Muñekita” with El Alfa and JT.

“The orchid is the national flower of Colombia, and we have more species of orchid than anywhere on earth,” Uchis said last month. “I always felt distinctly intrigued and magnetized by the flower. This album is inspired by the timeless, eerie, mystic, striking, graceful and sensual allure of the orchid. With this vast scope of fresh energy, I wish to redefine the way we look at Latinas in music.”

The album will feature more collaborations, including with Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro and more. Orquídeas is Kali Uchis’ second all-Spanish release. 

Kali Uchis entered a total of six Billboard Year-End Charts, including the Top Latin Artists chart at No. 32 and Top R&B Artists at No. 11. In October, the Colombian-American singer-songwriter concluded her Red Moon in Venus Tour with sold-out performances across the U.S.

Stream “Labios Mordidos” below.

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Karol G & Kali Uchis

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23 Nov 2023

Beyonce Drops Final Trailer for ‘Renaissance’ Concert Film: ‘We Are Creating Our Own World’

Beyonce gave the Beyhive something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving morning (Nov. 23): a new and final trailer for her upcoming concert documentary, Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce.

The two-minute teaser kicks off with a sideways home video before Queen Bey reveals who the cameraperson is when she addresses them: “Rumi, now can I teach you a trick? You gotta turn it to the side!”

With that intro featuring her young daughter, whom she shares with husband Jay-Z, Beyonce sets up the focus of her latest trailer — her children and what they mean to her. Interspersed between scenes of the superstar backstage giving her thoughts on the direction of her Renaissance World Tour to family scenes and big, flashy concert moments Bey explains it all.

“Time is my biggest obstacle. It’s impossible to not realize how fast it’s going when you’re looking through the eyes of your children,” she begins in the voiceover, as an image of Blue Ivy –the couple’s firstborn — performing on stage with Beyonce appears.

“I think about all of my heroes and all that they endured,” the 32-time Grammy winner continues, as video of Diana Ross’ surprise performance at Beyonce’s birthday show plays. “I know that all of my struggle and sacrifice is opening the door for the next. They are the new beginning.”

Ending on a powerful note, the superstar concludes her voiceover, saying, “I have nothing to prove to anyone at this point. We are creating our own world. This is my reward. Nobody can take that away from me.”

The concert film opens worldwide Dec. 1. Ahead of that, Renaissance will have a dual world premiere in Los Angeles on Nov. 25, and London on Nov. 30, The Hollywood Reporter previously reported.

Beyonce wrote, executive produced, as well as co-directed the film, which chronicles her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour. Tickets for shows around the world are on sale now.

Watch the new and final trailer for Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce below:

23 Nov 2023

Cher Takes Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Disco With ‘DJ Play a Christmas Song’ & Flavor Flav Approves

It’s not Christmastime until… Cher hits the dance floor.

The timeless diva performed “DJ Play a Christmas Song” from her brand-new Christmas album at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday (Nov. 23), and she turned the parade route into a dance club, performing on a silver stage flanked by dancers dressed like discofied toy soldiers.

A troupe of silver-clad dancers also surrounded the stage and carried giant red hearts out for the grande finale.

The club-banger Christmas song recalls one of Cher’s biggest hits, 1998’s “Believe,” with its vocoder-assisted vocals and insistent beat. “DJ Play a Christmas Song” debuted at No. 3 on Billboard‘s Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart last month — Cher’s highest-peaking song on the chart — while its parent album, Christmas, debuted atop Billboard‘s Top Holiday Albums earlier this month.

In a recent interview with Billboard about the new album, Cher explained, “They’re not ‘Christmas Christmas’ songs, OK? They’re just great songs. And I never say that because I almost never like what I do. But I mean, people love it and I’m happy. I’m so particular, but I love the songs and everyone who hears them loves them.”

One of the biggest fans of Cher’s parade performance was Flavor Flav: The Public Enemy rapper was shown onscreen wildly applauding from the crowd as the song wrapped up.

Social media is loving it too — even if one fan on X wondered: “Is Cher singing ‘DJ Play a Christmas Song’ or did someone spike my coffee with absinthe?”

See some of the best social media reaction to Cher’s festive set below:

23 Nov 2023

Blue-Eyed Bickering: Daryl Hall Sues John Oates, X Declares End Of Days

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Friendships come and go, but some fallouts particularly hurt, even for strangers on the outside looking in. Case in point, Daryl Hall is suing his long-time musical partner John Oates, and social media is in shambles over it.

Is Hall & Oates, the Philadelphia natives are responsible for some all-time great, Blue-Eyed Soul grooves including “Private Eyes,” “Man Eater” and “I Can’t Go For That.” Their songs have also been sampled extensively by Hip-Hop artists through the decades.

But unfortunately, the duo is clearly no longer on good terms as reportedly Hall is suing Oates for reasons that aren’t particularly clear. Philadelphia Magazine reported on November 20 that Oates sued Hall in Nashville Chancery Court on November 16. However, the details of the lawsuit are under seal.

Adding further duress to fans of the duo that has eight platinum albums under their belt is the news that Hall has filed, and been granted, a restraining order against Oates which is scheduled to begin on November 30.

While Hall & Oates have toured and performed together for years—and have broken up and reunited before—the litigation has social media declaring this is end times. Sure it’s hyperbole, but this is Hall & Oates we’re talking about here.

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23 Nov 2023

Fetty Wap Discusses His Career In First Interview Behind Bars

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The story of Fetty Wap is a cautionary tale that all rappers should take heed to. He has conducted his first interview since being in prison.

XXL Magazine has secured the MC’s first Q&A while he serves time. While it seems that he is holding himself accountable he did make it clear that he knows he made some big mistakes. “Some of the things I think about really is being home,” he said. “I take accountability for everything I did. I don’t really be blaming nobody for nothing. It ain’t nobody else fault that I’m here.” The New Jersey native went on imply that the individuals around him also let him down. “However it may have went down, whatever, like with the people and all that, basically, just not standing tall. But at the end of the day, that’s my fault for involving myself around people like that” he added. “And putting your trust in the people that’s not really real, that’s not really who they say they is. So, my whole thing is like, man, just stop fuckin’ with n****s, man. That’s how I feel.”

Although he is currently down for several years he still feels grateful to know he does have a date. “Some of the dudes I be kickin’ it in here with, some dudes got 50 years and 30 years, some of them got life. One of my mans, who I was in Brooklyn MDC [a federal administrative detention facility that holds prisoners with pending cases] with, right now, he facing 120 years. And he just smiling every day” he said.

On October 29, 2021 federal authorities arrested him while arriving at the Rolling Loud New York music festival. He was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. On August 22, 2022 Fetty Wap plead guilty and is now serving a six year prison sentence in New York. His new album King Zoo will be released on November 24.