Y.G. has released 7 solo albums so far, including his classic debut, My Krazy Life, and collab albums with Mozzy & Tyga.

The Gentlemen's ClubYG's upcoming eighth album, will be a transition for the establish West Coast rap star. For the latest single, YG enlists the support of red-hot R&B sensation Leon Thomas. The track is a a lush, funk-infused collaboration.

The single, produced by Ty Dolla $ign, follows earlier releases “Hollywood” and “2004,” but moves in a more sensual, introspective direction. “Lovers & Friends” blends West Coast cool with R&B vulnerability.

Thomas takes the lead with a breezy, soulful hook that captures romantic uncertainty. “Are we lovers or are we friends?” he sings, turning a familiar question into a haunting refrain. YG delivers verses that flirt with honesty, vulnerability, and charm, as he maneuvers through the blurry terrain of modern love.

“Lovers & Friends” marks a shift in YG’s approach. Less about bravado, more about emotional complexity, the single hints at a broader sonic vision. If the album mirrors this tone, it could reveal YG’s most nuanced storytelling yet—an evolution toward style, subtlety, and grown-man honesty.

YG's new direction follows the rap star becoming an independent artist following his long time deal with Def Jam Recordings. After becoming independent, the Compton rapper ventured into other business such as wellness. He currently has a energy boost pill, clothing brand, and vitamin supplements.

Slated to arrive October 3, The Gentleman’s Club is shaping up to be YG’s most stylistically ambitious record to date.

“Lovers or Friends” -  Y.G. ft. Leon Thomas

Quotable Lyric

Baby, tell me what you wanna hear

Baby, tell me what I wanna know

My best friend wanna fuck me, wait

Tell me how that's finna go

Two shots turn you to a freak

T.I. has been hinting at his supposed final album Kill The King for quite some time, and it now feels like that moment is getting closer. He recently posted a clip showing himself cutting off his dreadlocks while previewing a new track produced by Pharrell Williams, which has since been released as “Let Em Know.” The song comes across as tough and rhythm driven, tapping into the kind of bounce that has defined much of the Atlanta rapper’s strongest work over the years. It might not fully persuade everyone that he is operating at his absolute peak, but there is no denying the confidence and personality he brings to the instrumental, riding it with an easy swagger and infectious momentum. Now the focus turns to what T.I. ultimately delivers with this farewell project, which fans are hoping arrives sooner rather than later.   

Release Date: January 18, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Kill The King

Quotable Lyrics from Let Em Know

Big dog, all we get is bread, I ain't never scared,
Big flex on a n***a head, what I'm standing on?
Business, big check, we done did that,
Pushing whips back, better give me respect and some more

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