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B.G. is back home and ready to work, and he’s promised fans that they’re about to get the “classic Gizzle” as he cooks something up with Mike WiLL Made-It.
The pair hit the studio together on Tuesday (October 17), and apparently had such great chemistry, they decided to do a whole EP together.
“I told y’all I was cooking up something special,” Gizzle wrote. “my n-gga @mikewillmadeit came through and blessed me with some [fire emojis] gas…the vibe was so strong we decided to do a whole EP together that’s #ComingSoon”
He continued: “I always believed you never give the streets what you want em to have ,you give em what they want… and my true riders want that classic Gizzle shit..with that being said, get ready for #GizzleAfterTheSentencing … I’m in straight #BeastMode and ain’t nobody safe…#HeartOfTheStreets #3 #ComingSoon #HeartOfTheStreets2.5 coming sooner…. 100 The wait is almost over”
Mike also shared some words in a post of his own, writing: “BOUT TO MAKE THE STREETS PROUD [face wearing sunglasses emoji]… CANT REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I MISSED , MANIFESTED THIS SHXT FROM MOMMAS BASEMEMENT , WAAAAAHHHHHH LETS GET TO IT.”
Check out B.G.’s post below:
In 2012, B.G. was condemned to 14 years behind bars after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice stemming from a 2009 traffic stop arrest. After serving the majority of his sentence, Gizzle was finally released in September – and he’s been making up for lost time ever since.
Earlier this week, he revealed he’s also working on joint album with his good friend Boosie Badazz.
During a Zoom call on Friday (October 13), the two Louisiana natives had a chat with DJ Tony Neal, who said in the comments section of a Hip Hop Wolf repost of the interview that he is “working with both of them.”
Over the call, the 43-year-old made it a point to show his friend and collaborator some love while breaking the news.
“We got a[n] album coming together,” he began. “I just wanted to come through, give him a shout out, man, let him know I appreciate everything he did for me while I was down, y’know what I’m sayin?
“That was – man, I’m talkin’ about — man, man, man, dude wrapped his arm around me like a real G supposed to, man, y’know what I’m sayin? That’s my brother, man. I mean like that’s my brother, man.”
Rick Astley will take viewers on a reflective look back at his life and career when he appears alongside Dermot O’Leary in a new episode of Reel Stories, due to air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in February 2026.
The series, first broadcast in 2018, invites major music figures into a London cinema to revisit key moments from both their personal lives and professional paths. With his 60th birthday approaching next year, Astley becomes the latest musician to sit down with O’Leary for the thoughtful and personal conversation.
Looking back on taking part, Astley said: “I loved doing Reel Stories with Dermot O’Leary, what a treat to be taken back to the start and come right through to today. Dermot is the perfect companion to go on that rollercoaster of emotion, love and thanks, Rick x.”
O’Leary shared his own praise for the experience, saying: “What a pleasure to spend time with Rick and hear him talk so openly about his memories from over the decades. I’ve long been a fan of his… A true gent, wise soul and real talent. I hope that viewers enjoy this extended interview as much as I did.”
Rachel Davies, Commissioning Editor for BBC Pop Music TV, described the timing of the episode as ideal. She said: “Reel Stories is all about telling artists’ stories in a unique way… I’m thrilled that in February, Dermot will be joined by the one and only Rick Astley, celebrating Rick’s life and work as he reaches his 60th birthday.”
The programme follows Astley’s journey from his early work with the soul group FBI through to becoming an international pop star guided by Stock Aitken Waterman. He revisits his first appearance on Top of the Pops, speaks about the intense pressure that followed worldwide success when Never Gonna Give You Up reached number one in 25 countries, and reflects on his decision to step back from fame to focus on family.
Astley also talks about how his music found a new audience through the Rickrolling phenomenon, his return to recording after a 20 year break with encouragement from comedian Peter Kay, and his later career revival. This includes the success of his 2016 album 50 and his appearance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage in 2023.
As part of the themed evening, viewers will also be able to watch a repeat of Astley’s Glastonbury performance along with Stock Aitken Waterman at the BBC. The additional programme features classic moments from Astley as well as performances by Dead or Alive, Donna Summer, Bananarama, Mel and Kim, and Kylie and Jason Donovan.
Astley now joins a notable group of past Reel Stories guests that includes Dave Grohl, Jon Bon Jovi, Kylie, Noel Gallagher, Pet Shop Boys, Robbie Williams, Shania Twain, Rod Stewart, Sting, and Take That.
