Young Thug uses his superstar status to show support of the recent victims affected by Houston floods with a new song and and music video titled “Texas Love.”

Now, if you’re looking for a “We Are The World” steeze you will not exactly find that in this song. The Ricky Racks-produced track does not touch on the recent weather disaster exactly (although, Thug does show love to the state by rapping “If Texas, Texas, Texas was a drug” on the hook) but, the visuals showcase weather reports as well as actual footage of the latest natural disaster. Houston’s own Trae The Truth even makes a cameo.

Earlier this month, the Houston, Texas floods took seven lives and caused $5 million worth of damages, flooding over thousands of homes.

“Our hearts goes out to all of the loved ones that were lost and troubled during this terrible tragedy.”

Thugga says of the video, in which he co-directed with his in-house music video director Be EL Be.

The Atlanta rapper shows no sign of slowing down. Next up for Thugga is his Hy!£UN35 Tour, which kicks off in Philadelphia on May 1, as well as a new mixtape called I Came From Nothing 4.

Peep the visual below.

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With the release of his latest single, Big Gipp proves that after over 20 years in the game he can still drop a banger. Titled  “I Ain’t Trippin,” the Goodie Mob member’s new street anthem features a hook from singer/songwriter Mitch and production by Stroud (T.I., Trae The Truth).

Don’t trip and check out the record below:

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Scotty ATL, Trae The Truth and Ink link up for something fresh with “Last Breed.” On the 3:33 minute the three come together to showcase why they are the few still representing a dying breed. Peep the V12 The Hit Man-produced track below.

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After previously rolling with Bun B and Trae The Truth on the bass heavy “H Town,” Dizzee Rascal returns with a new track deconstructing hip hop’s favourite topic: sex. The Brit MC provides some high-energy verses on, “I Don’t Need A Reason,” narrating his relentless preoccupation with getting it in. Producer Jean Baptiste foils the rapper’s rhymes with a simple, yet syncopated thumping beat. This track will be featured on Dizzee’s hotly-anticipated forthcoming album, The Fifth, which also features cuts from Jessie J, will.i.am, Tinie Tempah and Sean Kingston. Watch the video below.

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Earl & FlyLo

Trae The Truth

A$AP Ferg

Joey Bada$$

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Game continues with his #SundayService series as he gears up for the release of his album Jesus Piece on December 11th. “Rollin” did not make the album but features a star studded line up featuring Kanye West, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Trae The Truth, and Z-Ro. The lineup adds to the soulful, Texas feel of the track. It may not have made the album, but it’s definitely dope. Take a listen below.

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Trae Tha Truth drops new music off his mixtape Tha Blackprint (hosted by DJ Scream) which is set to drop tomorrow. The track includes T.I., Rico Love and DJ Khaled and the production is brought to us by J.U.S.T.I.C.E League. The song sounds a bit like a Madden or 2K pregame anthem. Remember where you heard the idea first!

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