Layzie Bone is gearing up to release some new music, and what he’s got in store is sure to be a big hit with the marijuana fans of the world.

In honor of 4/20 — the international weed smokers holiday — the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony rapper will release an updated version of his annual Smoke With Me mixtape via his own Harmony Howse Entertainment imprint.

According to a press release, all of the tracks on the mixtape “will be about marijuana and feature a melodic tone that is sure to entice any listener to partake in their favorite 4/20 festivities.”

Set to arrive on April 20, this year’s version of Smoke With Me Vol.1 will include three brand new tracks: “Smoking on Information,” “Like to Smoke,” and “Smokin.”

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In keeping with the marijuana talk, Layzie Bone recently recalled the time The Notorious B.I.G. tried to steal weed from him during a studio session for “Notorious Thugs.”

During his interview with Breakbeat Media last month, the Bone Thugs spitter discussed the time Biggie apparently tried to get sneaky with some weed he brought to the recording session.

According to Layzie, everyone from Bad Boy Records was in the house that night, and he had over two ounces of weed to share with everyone. However, Biggie is said to have thought the special gift was for him only, and he wasted no time helping himself.

“We first got to the studio, it was Lil Cease, Stevie J, Puffy was in there man the whole Bad Boy camp; so I come in, I had two ounces of weed,” Layzie said. “So the n-gga, Biggie Smalls, put my weed in his pocket, man. I’m like ‘Ay n-gga.’ [He had it] in both of them. He talking ’bout he thought I was giving it to him, and I’m like, ‘Nah, n-gga, that’s for the party, man.”

The Notorious B.I.G. isn’t the only rapper with sticky fingers when it comes to marijuana. In 2018, Swizz Beatz revealed that he once stole weed out of Snoop Dogg’s pocket backstage at a show in New York before the pair knew each other.

Speaking to JOE.co.uk, Swizz explained: “Doggystyle comes out and Snoop Dogg goes to perform in Queens for the first time ever in New York, I think,” Swizz began. “And we’re in there super deep and he’s performing and doing everything. And what do I do?”

Swizz, then addressing the camera, said: “Snoop, I owe you and I don’t think I’ve ever told you this story. But I went in your dressing room and stole some weed out your pocket.”

50 Cent has never been shy about sparring with people online, but as the year winds down, it looks like he may be easing up on the chaos. Even so, a recent post from the rapper raised eyebrows. The message itself was cryptic, framed as a warning for anyone he might go at next, but plenty of readers took it as a subtle shot at Fabolous, Maino, Jim Jones, and Dave East.

For anyone who missed it, the hosts of the Let’s Rap About It podcast released a new freestyle this week that many listeners felt was aimed squarely at the G Unit boss. They rapped over his beats, dropped references to him throughout their verses, and even titled the track “Squatter’s Rights,” a playful nod to the accusations 50 Cent has previously thrown their way.

In a fresh social media post shared with his followers, Fif hinted that he has no interest in feeding negativity as 2025 comes to a close and 2026 approaches. Still, his words suggested that calm might only be temporary.

“Let’s toast to success, health, and prosperity. I’m planning my new year. When I’m done, I’ll come out to play. You know everyone who plays with me wishes they didn’t in the end,” he wrote. The image paired with the caption shows the Queens rapper edited into Leonardo DiCaprio’s role in The Great Gatsby, using the now famous party toast scene.

That said, it is worth not reading too deeply into it. While some see the post as a coded message, it could just as easily be 50 Cent doing what he often does best, poking fun at critics without singling anyone out directly.

In the past, his ongoing tension with these artists has arguably worked in everyone’s favor, or at least that is how Maino once framed it, calling the situation smart business. Dave East, Jim Jones, and Fabolous all have their own complicated histories with him, each at different stages, which makes the situation hard to pin down.

For now, it remains to be seen whether 50 Cent will respond more directly or if the Let’s Rap About It crew will fire off another verse before hearing back. Chances are this all stays confined to social media rather than turning into anything that reaches the studio.

 
 
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