π° GLOBAL HIP-HOP NEWS ROUNDUP ππ₯
June 2025 Edition
π§ Travis Scott Announces “Utopia 2” with Surprise Collabs
After weeks of cryptic teasers, Travis Scott has officially confirmed that “Utopia 2” will drop on July 19. Fans can expect possible features from RosalΓa, Baby Keem, and Pharrell. A surreal teaser video filled with desert visuals suggests a darker, futuristic soundscape. Early fan buzz? “Astroworld meets Blade Runner.” π΅π
π Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice & Central Cee Link for Global Smash
The queens and kings unite! Nicki Minaj will join forces with Ice Spice and Central Cee on the upcoming single “Royal Rumble”, set for release on June 21. With NYC and London drill coming together, Nicki teased, “This one’s for the empire.” πΊπΈπ¬π§π
π️ Kendrick Lamar Debuts pgLang Radio on Apple Music
Kendrick Lamar unveiled a new audio experience — pgLang Radio — blending unreleased music, spoken word, and raw interviews. The first episode features Baby Keem and an unreleased Black Hippy freestyle. Hip-hop meets mind food. π»π₯
π Latin Trap Takes Over: Feid, Bad Bunny, Villano Antillano Lead the Charts
Feid’s FERXXOCALIPSIS 2 and Bad Bunny’s El Mundo Es Tuyo are topping Spotify charts, while Villano Antillano’s anthem “Reina Sin Corona” dominates TikTok as a feminist battle cry. Latin hip-hop is truly global now. ππ
π¬ Netflix Greenlights Tupac vs. Biggie Docuseries
Netflix is diving deep into hip-hop history with “LEGACY: EAST VS WEST” — a 6-part documentary exploring the iconic 90s rivalry. Produced by Benny Boom, featuring interviews with Faith Evans, Snoop Dogg, and Lil’ Kim. Release expected in early 2026. πΌπ