📰💥 Hip-Hop Weekly Roundup: Young Noble's Passing, Drake Tease, and Rolling Loud India! 🎤🌍
July 4, 2025 — a powerful week of headlines across global and Indian hip-hop scenes
🕊️ 1. Outlawz’s Young Noble Passes at 47
The hip-hop world mourns the tragic loss of Young Noble, core member of Tupac’s legendary group Outlawz. His death at age 47 was confirmed by fellow Outlawz rapper E.D.I. Mean, who also urged the community to prioritize mental health awareness. 💔
Fans and artists alike are paying tribute to a man whose verses carried the spirit of 2Pac’s mission. 🎙️🕊️
⏳ 2. Drake Teases Big Drop Amid Kendrick Feud
Adding fuel to the most intense rap feud of the decade, Drake sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic message: “BE HERE AT 9PM”. 🔥
While no official details are out, speculation is high about a surprise diss track or album drop. This comes during his ongoing lyrical standoff with Kendrick Lamar — and all eyes are locked on 9 PM tonight. 🕘🎧
💧 3. Gunna Enters the Wellness Game with Flerish
Gunna is leveling up beyond music — the Atlanta rapper is now co-owner of Flerish Hydration, a wellness brand pushing artist-led health in hip-hop. 💼🧃
The move reflects a growing trend in the rap community: shifting toward mental and physical well-being while diversifying business ventures. 💪🌿
🎉 4. Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Turns 12
July 4, 2013 saw the release of Jay-Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail” — and today marks its 12-year anniversary. 🏛️
The album, which featured tracks like “Holy Grail” (ft. Justin Timberlake) and “Picasso Baby,” redefined hip-hop’s fusion with fine art, commerce, and legacy. It remains a cultural blueprint in rap storytelling. 🖼️🎤
🌏 5. Rolling Loud Festival Heads to Mumbai
India’s rap scene just hit a new high — Rolling Loud, the world’s biggest hip-hop festival, is coming to Mumbai! 🎪🇮🇳
Produced by District by Zomato, this will be the first Indian edition of the global festival. Expect a stellar lineup of Indian icons and international rap legends sharing the stage later this year. 💯