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Offset compares the process of dipping nacho crisps into sauce. Having “sauce” is slang for having a lot of female attention.

“Dippin'” means leaving your company or a location as soon as possible and “dabbin'” may refer to hanging out with someone or smoking concentrated THC wax.

Earlier in 2017, Migos were part of the re-release of Rap Snacks—their flavor is Sour Cream with a “dab” of ranch.

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The Weeknd reminisces on his rise to fame. He used to share drugs and food with his friends because they were so poor, but now that he’s “made it,” they travel the world making millions of dollars.

The 2015 Rolling Stone profile ‘Sex Drugs And R&B: Inside The Weeknd’s Dark Twisted Fantasy’ by Josh Ellis touches on the struggles The Weeknd went through before he made it big:

“I never needed detox or anything,” he says. “But I was addicted in the sense of ‘Fuck, I don’t want to spend this day without getting high.’” For a while he was homeless and couch-surfing; he didn’t talk to his mom for a year. “Like, ‘08 to 2010 — those are my hazy years,” Tesfaye says.

Abel and the XO crew head to Sweden for the start of the 2017 Starboy, ‘Legend Of The Fall’ European Tour.

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Hopsin’s “grenade” is damaging personal information that he’s willing to put out into the world about his ex-girlfriend Alyce.

In December 2015, he called her out on Instagram, claiming she was nothing but a “gold digger.”

Pulling the pin on a grenade triggers the fuse, typically giving you 4-8 seconds before the grenade will explode.

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This is in response to a letter & diss track Hopsin’s former label mate SwizZz posted on Facebook:

It has been a blessing to witness your art and career grow over the past 12 years. From the grimy days in the basement to performing for thousands worldwide, your ascent has been nothing short of amazing. We founded Funk Volume together, and unfortunately, as time progressed, I gradually fell off and was never able to make a substantial contribution to the team. If it wasn’t for you there’s absolutely no way I’d have the following I do now. Two mixtapes, a few random releases, and a handful of features in the span of 7 years is pretty disgraceful. If I was on any other label I would have been dropped from the roster a long time ago. However, I can’t change the hand I was dealt, and as much as I wanted to be out there with you, Dizzy, Jarren, and Hoppa, my health was priority. I just wasn’t in a space to make the full commitment to my career, and for that I’m sorry.

I won’t spend time countering the absurd accusations you’ve shouted about Damien. Anybody with a little bit of sense can see through the antics. My brother has dedicated the past 7 years of his life – blood, sweat, and tears – working doggedly to build the platform that’s largely responsible for your success, and you tear him apart because he told you that you don’t work hard…shit’s just not right, and I’ll leave it at that.

Hop, you can post cooler photos on your social media, wear the flashier designer clothes, be “on the scene” with the popular crowd, alter your music to cater to a different demographic, and mingle with artists you used to bash, but you’ll never fit in because that isn’t Marcus Hopson. There’s a stark difference between evolving and selling out. You are not evolving; you are selling out. You might take your career to newer heights, make more money, and receive more accolades, but until you are truly grateful for the little things in life none of the materialistic success you attain will ever suffice. Eventually, inevitably, the pain will circle back, and you’ll find yourself battling the same crushing afflictions. The only change that’s real and lasting comes from the inside.

We’re both aware that our friendship has run it’s course for now. It’s really sad things have ended the way they did, but it is what it is. Just know I have no resentment or animosity towards you. You are a profound inspiration, a musical genius, and will always be one of my favorite artists. I am immeasurably thankful for everything you’ve done for me Hop. I wish you the best in the next chapter of your career.

…zZz…

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In this context, “slugs” refer to gold teeth. Future bought 12 gold teeth for his son, so when he smiles (mug), all you can see is gold.

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Abel has bars for anyone who claims he isn’t talented enough to be where he is right now. This, and other lyrics throughout the song, are likely directed at Justin Bieber. As of this song’s release, The Weeknd is dating Bieber’s ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

In an Instagram live stream during the 2017 Grammy awards, Justin Bieber mocked The Weeknd’s single “Starboy,” calling Abel’s music “wack.”

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DJ Khaled gifted Future an iced out Rolex for his 33rd birthday. As Complex points out, this wasn’t the first time DJ Khaled has gifted a friend with a watch—he bought Ace Hood a Rolex back in 2012.

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“Some Way” is NAV’s lead single from his upcoming self-titled mixtape, dropping on Feb 24th. Both artists throw subliminal jabs at Justin Bieber, who mocked The Weeknd’s single “Starboy,” calling Abel’s music “wack” during an Instagram live stream at the 2017 Grammy awards. The most obvious diss comes at the end of The Weeknd’s verse:

I think your girl, think your girl, fell in love with me / She say my fuck, and my tongue game a remedy

“Some Way” is the first collaboration between NAV and the XO founder, The Weeknd.

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i always wanted to play shortstop for the yankees. jeter was my hero growing up.

at one point i also wanted to play e-sports for a living, that’d be fun, as would being a professional traveller or beer tasting guy, but i kinda already do those i guess.

but at the end of the day the job i have now is pretty fucking awesome and i wouldn’t change a thing <3

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