The digital campaign, announced in October 2019, invited all historically black colleges and university (HBCU) marching bands to produce a short video and share on social media showcasing their school spirit and talent with their best marching band rendition of Young Thug’s single “Hot” from his latest project, So Much Fun.

Dr. Shelby Chipman, Director of Bands at Florida A&M University on the award:

“On behalf of FAMU’s ‘Marching 100’ band, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Young Thug and Kevin Liles for an outstanding initiative with the HBCU Hot Challenge and the members of Marching 100 who had an absolutely fantastic time designing our formation and the music arrangement by Lindsey Sargent. We will be eternally grateful to Young Thug, Kevin Liles, and anyone associated for providing HBCUs an opportunity to showcase their talents and creativity. We’re even more excited about the same opportunity to use the award towards band operations, scholarships, and initiatives that will allow us to move the FAMU Marching 100 forward. We look forward to showing up this weekend at the Honda Hot Battle of the Bands in Georgia.” – Dr. Shelby Chipman, Director of Bands at Florida A&M University

“Hot” first arrived on Young Thug’s #1 album  featuring Gunna and produced by Wheezy. Since the song’s debut, Young Thug has performed “Hot” with Gunna and Wheezy on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and it was released on Young Thug’s So Much Fun Deluxe album edition with a remix including Travis Scott.

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Behind the “Ricchezza” brand seen on Young Thug, Polo G, Lil Durk, Gunna, Dej Loaf, Lil Uzi Vert and countless more fashion-forward tastemakers in pop culture is Ropa, the Chicago fashion prodigy who started humbly when he was in high-school but weaved his way to an enviable place in modern streetwear. He’s a true craftsman, putting out limited-releases with most of his website sold out all the time. He’s looking to release a new collection in the first week of November and to celebrate we’re gonna honor some of his best work to date.

He’s designed tour merch for YSL Records, Chance The Rapper, Jacquees & more. The best way to appreciate his impact is by paying close attention to the iconic fits he’s put together for these superstars. Here’s a top 10 set of his looks for your viewing pleasure featuring well, pretty much everyone in hip-hop:

Follow Ropa on Instagram to stay in-tune with his latest drop.

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I gotta be honest: ever since the classic album Barter 6 (yes, classic, despite the terrible title), Young Thug has chosen to deliver sporadic, hit-or-miss releases over the past few years…he’s also helped to launch the successful careers of other artists (ex. Gunna, Lil Keed). Now, it looks like he’s ready to return to form as an amazing, other-worldly artist in his own right.

Yesterday, the Atlanta star gifted his fans with a new single titled “The London,” which features assistance from spotlight thief J. Cole and frequent collaborator Travis Scott. The T-Minus-produced cut is definitely one of the hardest singles from Thugger to date, and could very well be 2019’s official Summer anthem.

Check out the super-collab below.

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Put on your best, get a fly car and head to the club parking lot with the collaborators below. Also added: another recent drop titled “Longtime” featuring 24Heavy and Young Thug.

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Travis Scott‘s DJ (OG) Chase B looks to deliver some dope tunes of his own — beginning with the new single “MAYDAY,” a collaboration with Sheck Wes and Young Thug. Check it out below.

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…and you can bet there will be more remixes coming, as long as the masses will listen. Check out Lil Nas X‘s latest version of his mega-hit “Old Town Road,” which sees him (and Billy Ray Cyrus, of course) joined by an impressive Young Thug and show-stealer Mason Ramsey, the kid best known for his in-store yodeling abilities. Can’t fake, the song sounds even better now.

Check out the new remix below.

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By: Yung Zu

Atlanta rapper Yung Zu has released a fire new single titled “392”. Just like most ATL creatives, he has a confident flow that remains consistent throughout. His rawness and heavy hitting punch lines, are two reasons why this is by far his biggest release to date.

You will hear Zu rapping about getting to the money while remaining loyal to himself. Some lyrics that stand out are “I know they want me to fall but I got some real n***a ways.” The June James & Liljumadedabest produced beat, compliments his vocals effortlessly. It is a direct ode to the new aged rap thriving in the ATL.

With the backing from Young Thug, Plies, Shawty Lo, Fetty Wap, & London Jae this budding MC is headed straight to stardom. He does an excellent job of letting music lovers experience the way he puts his creativity into song.

Press play below to stream Yung Zu’s “392”.

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