Tekashi 6ix9ine Flaunts His Freedom Amid $4.9M Sponsorship Deal

Given the legal issues Tekashi 6ix9ine started the week with, the combative New York City rapper is ending the week with some good news.

First off, he’s definitely not behind bars, as initial reports and his Twitter account suggested. 6ix9ine switched the narrative his team had been pushing on his social media accounts that he’d been locked up, taunting anyone who was waiting on his downfall.

“Y’all wish I was in jail, right? You big dummy,” he said mid-swim.

Seems like #tekashi69 was trolling like he was arrested. His court case was postponed .

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And the controversy from his guilty plea over the use of child in a sexual performance hasn’t stopped one brand from wanting him as a spokesperson.

According to TMZ, the controversial rhymer will receive $4.9 million and his own line of headphones in a new sponsorship deal. The deal is through TUNES headphones, with Tekashi getting his own exclusive color for his personal line. Despite his penchant for rainbow-heavy hues, the rapper has opted for red.

Additionally, a percentage of sales from the headphones will go to the Kids In Need Foundation. The organization provides free school supplies to under-resourced children.

The audio company was reportedly drawn to Tekashi by his recent “King of New York” proclamations.

TUNES headphones, which features wireless headphones and speakers, previously recruited model Blac Chyna as a spokesperson.

TUNES Headphones “Say Less and TUNE OUT” ?? Thank you @blacchyna for all the support ?

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Action Bronson Announces Major Label Depature & "White Bronco" Mixtape

Action Bronson signed to Atlantic Records’ imprint, Vice Records, back in 2013 and released two studio albums with the label — 2015’s Mr. Wonderful and last year’s Blue Chips 7000.

But according to a tweet from the Fuck That’s Delicious host, he’s flying solo. On Friday (April 13), Bronson announced he’s not only independent but also dropping a new mixtape called White Bronco. 

“FREE AGENT,” he wrote. “NO MORE LABEL. INDEPENDENCE DAY. WHITE BRONCO TAPE COMING SOON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL SUPPORT FOR SO MANY YEARS.”

Bronson hit Twitter last year to vent about his frustrations with Atlantic/Vice Records, and claimed they were holding Blue Chips 7000 hostage. During his tirade, he implored people to remain independent.

But that’s all behind him now.

In addition to the White Bronco announcement, the weed-loving rapper also revealed he’s working on his next cookbook, Stoned Beyond Belief. 

Last but not least, Bronson shared The Alchemist-produced track called “The Hopeless Romantic,” which is taken from the veteran producer’s Lunch Meat EP.

“NEW HEATER ALERT,” he wrote on Instagram. “FREE AGENT ALERT. “THE HOPELESS ROMANTIC” PRODUCED BY THE ONE AND ONLY LIVING LEGENDA @alanthechemist#fuckthatsdelicious.”

Listen to “The Hopeless Romantic” below.

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Tinashe Shares "Joyride" LP

Tinashe fans are being treated to 13 new songs from the RB chanteuse. The singer has dropped her third studio album, Joyride.

The tracklist for Tinashe’s Joyride boasts a Hip Hop-heavy assortment of featured artists, including Future, Migos’ Offest, Ty Dolla $ign and French Montana. Swedish band Little Dragon can also be found on the project, specifically on the song “Stuck With Me.”

While speaking with Entertainment Weekly this month, the singer recalled a time when she was uncertain of the fate of Joyride.

“I had moments of feeling discouraged, but I was never going to give up on the project,” she said. “So from my perspective it was always going to come out — one way or another.

In addition to dropping her newest body of work, she will appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday (April 12) night.

TONIGHT! Don’t miss it ✨?

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Check out the stream, cover art and tracklist for Tinashe’s Joyride below.

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1. Keep Your Eyes On The Road (Intro)
2. Joyride
3. No Drama f. Offset
4. He Don’t Want It
5. Ooh La La
6. Me So Bad f. Ty Dolla $ign French Montana
7. Ain’t Good For Ya (Interlude)
8. Stuck With Me f. Little Dragon
9. Go Easy On Me (Interlude)
10. Salt
11. Faded Love
12. No Contest
13. Fires And Flames

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Young Thug Surprises Fans With "Hear No Evil" EP

Young Thug teased fans about dropping a new song with Nicki Minaj, but it turns out he had an entire EP in the chamber. The ATLien has surprised listeners by sharing a new project titled Hear No Evil.

The three-track release includes the Nicki-assisted “Anybody” as well as additional collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert and 21 Savage. Production on Thug’s latest work is handled by Southside, DJ Spinz, Rex Kudo and Charlie Handsome.

Check out Thugger’s Hear No Evil stream, cover art and tracklist below.

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1. Anybody f. Nicki Minaj
2. Up f. Lil Uzi Vert
3. Now f. 21 Savage

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Pac Div Are Back With "1st Baptist" Album

The six-year wait for a new Pac Div project has come to an end. Like, Mibbs and BeYoung are back with their third album, 1st Baptist, after an extended hiatus.

The trio’s new LP features 10 tracks full of their signature Cali vibes and arrives courtesy of RBC Records.

View the 1st Baptist stream, cover art and tracklist below.

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(The original version of this article was published on March 28, 2018 and can be found below.)

Pac Div recently returned to the scene with a new single titled “First Baptist.” The trio looks to keep the hype building for their comeback by sharing some details about their upcoming album, which will be Pac Div’s first LP in six years.

The album, also titled 1st Baptist, is scheduled to drop on April 13 via RBC Records. Like, Mibbs and BeYoung’s much-anticipated LP features 10 tracks, including their latest single “Stoked.” Fans excited about Pac Div’s return can also show support by copping new merch available now on the group’s official website.

Check out the full tracklist for 1st Baptist below.

1. Players of the Year
2. Stoked
3. Apt 10
4. Time Will Tell
5. Gorgeous
6. Circle
7. No Fux Given
8. Hate to Love It
9. 5 Dolla Bill
10. Summertime Fine

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