The popular web series Money and Violence is set to premiere their highly-anticipated season two next month. Lead by creator-writer-actor Moise Verneau (Rafe), the series based on a true-to-life portrayal of the harsh street life in Brooklyn, New York, quickly garnered a cult-like online when it debuted back in August 2014. The 26 episode first season, shot entirely guerrilla-style by Verneau who learned about video editing on YouTube, received 28 million views. The phenomenon soon turned into major networks offering to carry season two of Money & Violence, eventually leading to the Brooklyn-based crew to sign a partnership with JAY Z and TIDAL.

“It feels amazing to put out season two with so much support from the hip-hop community,” Verneau tells Tribeca Film, who premieres the official S2 trailer. “I feel that this project resonates with those from inside and outside the world that it depicts. To be recognized and shown such support from a community of my peers makes me feel that this project has been received just as I intended for it to be.”

Season 2 of Money and Violence premieres Feb. 9 on TIDAL, available for free on YouTube on February 17. TIDAL will be offering a free 90-day subscription for those who sign up to watch the show through their streaming service first.

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Anderson .Paak stepped into the spotlight in 2015, shining on Dr. Dre’s final LP Compton: A Soundtrack. The eclectic artist rode that success into the new year, releasing the highly-praised album Malibu. The singer/songwriter/producer took to Twitter on Saturday night (Jan. 30) with an announcement.

Dr. Dre appears in the clip posted online, officially welcoming Anderson .Paak to Aftermath Entertainment. The Oxnard, California native joins a lineup that includes Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Jon Connor, and Justus.

Watch the announcement below.

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With a simple tweet during the early hours of Saturday morning (Jan. 30), Drake had everyone’s attention, anticipating episode 14 of OVO Sound Radio on Beats 1 radio. The 2-hour show included an exclusive “March Madness” remix with Nas, a Roy Wood$ remix of Kodak Black’s “SKRT SKRT,” plus a guest mix from Majid Jordan, who debuted three new songs (“Warm,” “Love Is Always There,” “Small Talk”) off their forthcoming debut album.

The highlight of the show was of course Drake premiering the song “Summer Sixteen,” a preview of his Views From the 6 album that’s arriving in April. The Boi-1da and 40-produced track finds the Toronto rapper in a no-holds-barred mode, with shots to Meek Mill, singer Tory Lanez, and mentions of President Obama, Jay Z, and Kanye West’s pool.

Listen to the full October Firm episode below.

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Coincidence? Just a matter of moments after Drake debuted his Views From the 6 single “Summer Sixteen,” Meek Mill liberates a new collection of four songs. With Dreamchasers 4 on the way, the MMG rapper gives fans a second batch of songs, with guest appearances by Future, Dave East, Omelly, and TDot Illdude.

“See an OVO chain, probably take that sh*t,” raps Meek to Drak eon the song “War Pain.” “You ain’t write it ni**a we caught ya/ Can’t erase that sh*t and you claiming you Hov now why you state that shit?,” he later continues.

Listen below.

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Drake is claiming 2016 as his year. The Canadian artist, who recently co-starred on Rihanna’s new single Work,” is shifting focus on his long-awaited fourth solo LP Views From the 6. Expected to arrive later this year, Drizzy gives fans a preview of what to expect on his forthcoming studio effort, premiering a new street single on OVO Sound Radio on Beats 1.

UPDATE: Drake confirms on OVO Sound Radio that Views From the 6 arrives in April (4/16). A date will be announced at a later time. “And the album itself will be coming in April 2016, so 4-1-6 that’s where I’m from,” the rapper revealed shortly after debuting “Summer Sixteen.”

Produced by Boi-1da, 40, and CuBeatz listen to “Summer Sixteen” below.

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The music world was tuned into OVO Sound Radio episode 14 on Saturday evening. Leading up to the premiere of Drake’s new single, the show was littered with other exclusives played by October’s Firm (Drake and Oliver El-Khatib). Along with a remix of “March Madness” by Nas, the duo played a remix of Kodak Black’s “SKRT” by OVO Sound singer Roy Wood$.

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OVO Sound Radio returned to the Beats 1 airwaves on Saturday evening with episode 14. Along with a guest mix by Toronto’s Majid Jordan, the show included a set by October Firm (Drake and Oliver El-Khatib). During their mini soundclash, Drake premiered a remix of Future’s 56 Nights standout, “March Madness.”

With the original beat and chorus in tact, the new version is updated with a guest verse from Nas. The connection? Both Future and Nas share the same management team. Listen as Nasty Nas gives the undeniable banger a vicious lyrical touch.

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Curren$y and The Alchemist will be delivering The Carrollton Heist project next month on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14). Before that arrives, Spitta continues his recent purge of new records, dropping the hard-hitting “Mo Money.”

Produced by the tandem of Henry Daher & Sly Drexle, listen to Curren$y’s latest song below.

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Kanye West’s Waves album is now less than two weeks away. After a much-publicized back-and-forth with Wiz Khalifa earlier this week, the rapper/producer/designer appears to be reaching out to a higher power for his new album. 2 Chainz took to Instagram on Friday night (Jan. 29) posting a photo in studio with Kanye, Mike Dean, A$AP Mob’s A$AP Bari, and…Kirk Franklin.

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Exactly one week from today, Majid Jordan will take listeners on a journey of ups, downs, and love with their self-titled debut album. Before releasing their latest song “Day And Night,” Majid Al-Maskati and Jordan Ullman spent a few days in New York City on a promo run.

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