State Representative, Fiona McFarland, described the addictive nature of social media as “digital fentanyl” on the Florida House floor on Wednesday as Florida House lawmakers passed a bill to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms.

According to Politico, the new legislation would prohibit anyone under the age from creating a social media account and require platforms to delete current accounts owned by minors. 

Why Lawmakers Want To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16

Lawmakers suggest these social media platforms are addictive and harmful to the mental health of children. As well as the technology can serve as a child target for sexual predators. They believe the new restrictions would curb cases of bullying, depression, and suicide tied to social media.  

State Representative, Tyler Sirois, says these platforms are:

Stimulating a chemical reaction in our kids to keep them hooked and to keep them coming back for more — and manipulating their behaviors.

How Lawmakers Plan To Implement This Ban

Under the new legislation, social media platforms would be required to perform an age verification method. Companies would also prohibit minors under 16 years old from joining the platform and delete the accounts of existing young users.

If passed, the new legislation would also allow parents to take legal action against social media platforms that don’t take down children’s accounts. The possibility of receiving up to $10,000 in damages and court fees. 

What Are The Opposing Views Of This Ban?

According to Politico, some claim the law will take away the rights of parents to decide if their children can use social media and violate teens’ First Amendment rights. 

They also argued that a ban would restrict access to friendships and cause teen influencers to lose out on money. 

Although lawmakers have refused to name specific social media platforms they would ban under this proposal, they added new language prohibiting platforms with “addictive, harmful, or deceptive features that are meant to grab users and keep them engaged.”

Officials of Meta claim the amendment introduces legal uncertainties and believes their platforms do not fit the definition, as reported by Politico.

Where Have We Seen This Before?

Florida is one of several states to have taken action against social media and its use among teenagers. Utah became the first state to ban people under 18 from using social media without a guardian’s consent.

And, on Wednesday, New York City declared social media a “public health hazard.”

 What’s Next?

The bill passed the Florida House with a vote of 106-13. As far as the next step for the bill, it will now head to the Senate. 

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In this week’s notable drops, Nicki Minaj and the Barbz land in Gag City with the release of ‘Pink Friday 2’. Tems delivers her latest single, ‘Not An Angel’. Usher and H.E.R gave us a taste of ‘The Color Purple’ soundtrack with ‘Risk It All’. And you have to add Toosii, Jack Harlow, and French Montana to your playlist!

Nicki Minaj Has Landed With ‘Pink Friday 2’

Nicki Minaj drops the sequel to ‘Pink Friday’ 13 years after its debut. The 22-track album features rap heavy hitters, like J.Cole, Lil Wayne and Drake. Nicki Minaj also taps gospel singer Tasha Cobbs for ‘Blessings’ and Lil Uzi Vert for a standout track ‘Everybody’, among other guest features. The album is the rap star’s most recent release since ‘Queen’ in 2018. 

Tems Unlocks Brand New Single ‘Not An Angel’

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Nigerian songstress, Tems, delivers yet another beautiful track with ‘Not An Angel’. This is Tems second single following ‘Me & You’ which dropped in October.

Usher & H.E.R Delivers ‘Risk It All’ for The Color Purple Soundtrack

Usher and H.E.R. link up to deliver a soulful track titled ‘Risk It All’.

This is thes second single to come from the upcoming ‘The Color Purple’ soundtrack.

More collabs on the way! Check out other new releases this week from French Montana, Jack Harlow, DaBaby and more!

French Montana & Lil Baby, ‘Okay’

French Montana tapped Lil Baby for his latest single, ‘Okay’.

Southside & Lil Yachty, ‘Gimme Da Lite’

Lil Yachty & Southside released visuals for their latest collaboration, ‘Gimme Da Lite’.

Jack Harlow & Dave, ‘Stop Giving me Advice’

Lyrical Lemonade grabs Jack Harlow and British rapper Dave for ‘Stop Giving Me Advice’.

Brent Faiyaz, Tommy Richman, FELIX!, ‘Upset’

Brent Faiyaz drops the visuals for his latest single, ‘Upset.’

The track is from his most recent album, “Larger Than Life,” which dropped in October.

NLE Choppa, ‘Shotta Flow 7’

NLE Choppa delivers his final installment of his ‘Shotta Flow’ series with ‘Shotta Flow 7’.

The track went viral as the rapper name drops Chrisean Rock, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.

Tee Grizzley, ‘Floaters’

Tee Grizzley came through with the dance moves and visuals to his latest single, ‘Floaters’.

DaBaby, ‘No Finsta’

DaBaby gets into the holiday spirit with his latest visual to ‘No Finsta’

Benny the Butcher, ‘One Foot In’

Benny The Butcher is back with a new single, ‘One Foot In’, off of his upcoming album ‘Everything Can’t Go’, which is set to drop in January.

Layton Greene, ‘Cinderella Story’

Songstress, Layton Greene shares a story of love in her new single, ‘Cinderella Story’.

Toosii, ‘IDGAF’

Toosi is back with another track before the year ends.

The 23-year-old rapper brings bars and melodies to his latest single, ‘IDGAF’

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Keeping up with all the new music dropping left and right can be challenging, so we have decided to batch some of the best music releases available each week. From Hip-Hop and R&B to Afrobeats and more, we spotlight your faves and introduce you to new bops to add to your playlist. So, let’s get into it!

In this week’s notable drops, Drake had the timeline in a frenzy when he announced ‘Scary Hours 3’. Andre 3000 released an instrumental album, ‘New Blue Sun,’ that has the internet on the edge of their seat. Tyla finally revealed who would be featured on the remix of her viral track ‘Water.’ Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz delivered the sequel to their collaboration project, ‘Welcome 2 Collegrove’.

Queen Naija, Ari Lennox, and Lil Durk dropped new music!

Roomies, which of these new releases are you adding to your playlist?

Drake Drops New Project & Announces Tour With J. Cole

Drake released the third edition of his ‘Scary Hours’ series with ‘For All The Dogs: Scary Hours Edition’. The project arrives with six new tracks following the original ‘For All The Dogs’ album, released on October 6, 2023.

In a two-minute teaser before the album drop, Drake stated that the six new titles were created in just five days. The Canadian rapper linked up with J.Cole for the second time for a track titled ‘Evil Ways,’ just following their tour announcement. Several users took to the internet, surprised by his announcement of new music since Drake mentioned in October he would be taking a music break to focus on his health.

Andre 3000 Delivers His First Solo Album In 17 Years With No Bars

Andre 3000 is back with his first solo album in nearly 17 years. And, in case you were expecting raps, ‘New Blue Sun’ comes with a warning label – “No Bars”. Instead, the eight-track project delivers 87 minutes of woodwind music as Andre 3000 plays the flute amongst other collaborators and instruments. When describing his latest project, Andre 3000 tells GQ Magazine,

“and depending on who they are, you get certain reactions. So I know that’s how the world will react, too. But it’s all positive. It’s kind of like: You may get someone that cries. You may get someone who immediately starts to do yoga. You may get someone that goes to sleep. Then you got the homie that is like, ‘Y’all gon’ put some beats on that shit?’ You get it all, man.”

Queen Naija Releases New EP

While waiting for the release of her sophomore album, Queen Naija drops an EP, ‘After The Butterflies’, to hold fans over in the meantime. The ten-track project features Monica, Eric Bellinger, and Ella Mai. She even included previously released tracks ‘Words of Affirmation’ and ‘No Fake Love’ featuring NBA YoungBoy.

Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz Are Back With Another Collab

Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz released their collaborative album, ‘Welcome 2 Collegrove’. The album comes nearly six years after the duo’s first collaborative release, ‘Collegrove’. Unlike the featureless original, this 21-track project taps in 21 Savage, Usher, Fabolous, Benny The Butcher, Vory, Rick Ross, and Marsha Ambrosius.

Lil Durk & OTF Are In The Trenches With This Project

Lil Durk & Only The Family (OTF) drop off their sixth compilation project, ‘Nightmare In The Trenches’. The 11-track project follows Lil Durk’s recent single ‘Smurk Carter’, and delivers new music from his roster.

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Check out other new releases from Tyla, Ari Lennox, 42 Dugg, and more this week!

Ari Lennox Drops Her First Release Of The Year

Ari Lennox releases the official audio and video to her newest musical release ‘Get Close.’ This is the R&B songstress’s first release of the year.

Tyla Reveals Who Is Featured On The Remix Of Her Hit Song

After teasing the remix of her viral song, Tyla calls on Travis Scott to be featured.

42 Dugg Releases Latest Single Spindatbac

42 Dugg pulls up with a new release Spindatbac

17-Year-Old Qinq Madi Drops Offical EP

Qinq Madi releases her debut EP Qinq Madi along with official lyrics video to Vision

Luh Kel Delivers With Head Melodies

Luh Kel drops his latest project, Head Melodies.

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Keeping up with all the new music that’s dropping left and right can be challenging. With #TSRTunez, The Shade Room aims to share our batch of some of the best music releases available each week. From Hip-Hop and R&B to Afrobeats and more, we are spotlighting your favs and introducing you to new bops to add to your playlist.

In this week’s notable drops, R&B is in full effect. Brent Faiyaz and Mariah The Scientist each released their latest projects, Larger Than Life and To Be Eaten Alive. Mary J. Blige and Justine Skye also delivered new singles Still Believe In Love and Whip It Up.

Another notable drop is Ace Hood, who is back with a new project, B.O.D.Y., while NLE Choppa returned to his roots in the deluxe version of Cottonwood 2.

Brent Faiyaz, Larger Than Life

Brent Faiyaz is back with his third project, Larger Than Life. The 14-track LP features Missy Elliot, A$AP Rocky, Babyface Ray, and others. His recent single ‘Moment Of Your Life’ featuring R&B songstress Coco Jones also lands on this project.

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Mariah The Scientist, To Be Eaten Alive

Mariah The Scientist returns with her third studio album, “To Be Eaten Alive,” following her 2021 project ‘Ry Ry World”. The 10-track project was delivered on Mariah’s 26th birthday and features three artists Vory, 21-Savage, and her boo Young Thug. The songstress recently opened up about feeling boxed into R&B and wanting to create a new genre “A&B” or “Alternative & Blues”.

Ace Hood, B.O.D.Y.

Ace Hood dropped his latest album ‘B.O.D.Y.’, which stands for Build or Destroy You.

42 Dugg, Go Again

Check out other new releases this week from Mary J. Blige, NLE Choppa, Baby Tate, and more!

Mary J. Blige, Still Believe In Love (feat. Vado)

Baby Tate, Sexploration: The Musical

Justine Skye, Whip It Up

Rema, Ravage

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Larry June, Without You (feat. Cardo & Blxst)

NLE Choppa, Cottonwood 2 Deluxe

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Keeping up with all the new music dropping left and right can be challenging. With #TSRTunez, The Shade Room aims to share our batch of some of the best music releases available each week. From Hip Hop and R&B to Afrobeats and more, we are spotlighting your favs and introducing you to new bops to add to your playlist. 

In last week’s notable drops, the City Girls have released their third studio album RAW, while Wale is back with new music on a brand new label, and Gucci Mane released Breath Of Fresh Air.

If lyricism and duos are your thing, check out 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne’s single “Presha” or Meek Mill and Rick Ross’s latest single, “Lyrical Easy.” Additionally, Summer Walker has also tapped a few of R&B’s newest ladies in celebration of the fifth anniversary of her single, “Girls Need Love.”

Roomies, which of these new releases are you adding to your playlist?

City Girls, “R.A.W”

The City Girls are back with their third studio album, RAW. The Florida duo delivered an 18-track LP featuring Lil Durk, Muni Long, Juicy J, Usher, and Kim Petras. A few days before the release, JT posted about the project on X (formerly known as Twitter).

City girls don’t have one bad album! Can’t believe this our 4th project! don’t forget where a lot of you b****es got y’all direction from!

— JTworld (@ThegirlJT) October 18, 2023

Check out the official video for the pair’s single with Kim Petras, “Flashy,” below!

Wale, “Max Julien”

“My silence has been golden….see you on Friday. Folarin back.”

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Keeping up with all the new music dropping left and right can be challenging. With #TSRTunez, The Shade Room aims to share our batch of some of the best music releases available each week. From Hip Hop, R&B, to afro beats and more, we are spotlighting your favs and introducing you to new bops to add to your playlist. 

In this week’s notable drops, Offset released his highly anticipated project Set It Off, along with the release of Westside Gunn‘s And Then You Pray For Me and Bad Bunny‘s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana. Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist share new connected songs, From a Man and From a Woman.

DaBaby, Ice Spice, and Lil Durk also make the list with their latest projects and singles.

Offset, Set It Off

Four years following the release of his debut album, Offset is back with his sophomore project, Set it Off. The 21-track project features artists such as Latto, Chloe Bailey, Future, and more.

DaBaby, Let’s Do It

Fresh off the BET hip hop awards stage (Oct. 10), DaBaby dropped a new 3-track mixtape, ‘Let’s Do It.’ The featureless project includes titles like “Crash The Jeep” and “FINSTA” and is his second project release this year.

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Westside Gunn, And Then You Pray For Me

On And Then You Pray For Me, Westside Gunn delivers a 21-track project that features contributions from rap heavy hitters like Rick Ross, Jeezy, EST Gee, and more. The Griselda member shared that the late Virgil Abloh designed the album artwork. Additionally, Westside Gunn mentioned this project would be his final studio album. However, that doesn’t mean he won’t rap again.

“I’m not saying I won’t come with a five-song EP with Madlib or I won’t do a seven-song EP with Alchemist or I won’t rap,” the rapper shared with Rolling Stone. “I’ll do all of that, but making a studio album, I’m done with all that. It’s back to dumping until I don’t want to dump no more. I’m going to have fun now. It’s no more pressure.”

Check out the other new music releases from Bad Bunny, Ice Spice, and more below!

Bad Bunny, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana

Ice Spice & Rema, Pretty Girl

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Kaliii, FCK Girl Szn

Young Thug, From A Man

Mariah The Scientist, From A Woman

Lil Durk ft. Burna Boy & J. Cole, All My Life Remix

Rubi Rose, Hood B!tch Aesthetic 

Roomies, which of these new music releases are you adding to your playlist?

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Aspiring singer Emaza Dilan has accused Jason Derulo of sexual harassment and retaliation in a new lawsuit.

Filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Gibson claims that Derulo signed her to a record deal and dropped her after she rejected his sexual advances toward her.

The paperwork, reviewed by NBC News, says Derulo first contacted Gibson in August 2021. He presented her an opportunity to become a solo artist under his music imprint Future History in collaboration with Atlantic Records.

The singer, real name Emaza Gibson, moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue an industry career with her sisters, Saiyr and Znuie, in a group called Ceraadi. Ceraadi ultimately racked up over one million subscribers on YouTube. When the group split up, Gibson decided to pursue a career as a solo artist while her two sisters moved away from the music industry.

Emaza Gibson Accuses Jason Derulo Of Repeated Unwanted Advances

But, while recording music with Derulo to present to Atlantic Records, Gibson claims Derulo often invited her to drinks and dinners at a members-only lounge and in private studio sessions. She maintains that she repeatedly declined the offers.

In September 2021, Emaza Dilan did agreed to a drink with Derulo in the studio. However, the suit says she was given “inappropriately large amounts of alcohol.”  She admits telling the “Whatchu Say” singer that the drink was too strong. In an interview with NBC News, Emaza said the moment felt like “pressure” given all the other rejected offers.

Another allegation accuses Derulo of telling Gibson she may have to partake in “goat skin and fish scales,” which she interpreted to be “sexual acts” and a reference to doing cocaine. She later took this proposal as an “explicit demand for sex-in-exchange-for-success.” 

Speaking to NBC, Gibson says she recalls telling Derulo she would not go against her morals to move ahead and be successful.

Then, in November 2021, Emaza Dilan reportedly traveled to New York for a meeting with Jason Derulo. While there, he allegedly informed her another woman and presumed artist named Rosa would be joining. After listening to Rosa’s music and exchanging a few words, Emaza took her presence as an “example” of how her career could progress should she sleep with Derulo.

Jason Derulo reportedly “lost control and began aggressively hitting his armrest” after Emaza told his manager, Frank Harris, that Rosa made her feel “thrown off guard.”

Still, she reportedly signed a deal with him following the meeting. But Derulo allegedly did not assign her a project manager until she contacted Atlantic Records directly.

Gibson Suing Jason Derulo For Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment

Their relationship continued to be strained. In June 2022, he allegedly dismissed her concerns over her budget and song selections, per the suit. Then, in a follow-up recording session that month, Derulo allegedly became enraged that Gibson was late due to traffic. Gibson alleges he “lunged” at her in front of her mother, a videographer and engineer. By this point, Gibson feared for her safety, according to the suit.

Following the events, Gibson allegedly contacted Atlantic Records in July 2022 to discuss Derulo’s “hostility.” According to the lawsuit, the responding A&R executive acknowledged Derulo’s behavior and told Gibson, “The Atlantic team wants you to win, but I can’t say the same for Jason.”

NBC reports that Atlantic and Future History dropped Gibson on September 6, 2022.

“I’m just trying to fight for what’s right because what was done to me was not OK,” Gibson told NBC. “And I wouldn’t want anybody else to go through what I went through. They wasted my time. They promised me things… ‘Forget the contract.’ That’s what I was told. But if I weren’t going to do, if I wasn’t doing my part according to this contract, I would be in trouble. I would be held accountable.”

Emaza’s lawsuit accuses Jason Derulo, Future History, and Atlantic Records of sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, failure to remedy workplace harassment, and violation of California’s Civil Rights Act.

She’s seeking compensation, in part, for unpaid wages, lost earnings and employment benefits.

Ron Zambrano, the attorney representing Lizzo’s former dancers, represents her in the suit.

Zambrano says Derulo “broke promises and breached contracts,” adding that “his threats of physical harm and unconscionable sexual advances toward this young woman who is just trying to break into the industry were outrageous and illegal.”

RELATED: Lizzo Accepts Humanitarian Award At Black Music Coalition Gala Hours After Stylist Files Lawsuit

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RELATED: LISTEN: DDG Says He Doesn’t ‘Want’ Rubi Rose After Addressing Her Halle Bailey Shirt Claims In New Song

How The Rapper’s Decision Came About

“youtube or music? i can’t do both no more”

More Details Regarding DDG’s “Last YouTube Video”

  “I was doing Youtube to eat. I was doing Youtube to pay my bills and make money… if you told me right now you wouldn’t make a dollar off rapping, I would still do it. I don’t want no plan B.”

“I been so insecure that I be thinkin’ you really be f*****g n****s you in movies with// But on the internet, I just be coolin’ it, but in my head, a n***a really losin’ it// Gotta be payin’ good ’cause you keep doin’ it, I might just tweet somethin’ just to ruin it// I got a platform, I’m abusin’ it// It’s a couple things about your job I wanna know // When you shoot your movie, do these n****s turn you on? // When you leave the set, do y’all still text each other phone? // Just because they filmin’ it, it don’t mean that it ain’t wrong.”

The Rapper Addresses His Previous “Twitter Antics”

DDG is no stranger to clapping back on Twitter. Earlier this year, the rapper reportedly found himself involved in a feud with content creator Solluminati. Solluminati fired shots at DDG, claiming his name stood for “Doo Doo Garbage.”

“Looking back on my Twitter antics and rants these pass few months ngl I was trippin”

RELATED: DDG Says YouTubers And Streamers Earn More Than Rappers: ‘It’s Not Even Close’

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Kayla Nicole Jones says she’s acting brand new! The popular content creator revealed that she divorced her husband Luhkye in an Instagram post. The caption read, “Really don’t know how else to announce, but I owe y’all the update because my marriage was public.” She added, “That’s all. Moving on now. Ttyl or not.”

RELATED: Kayla Nicole Jones Shows Off Her Adorable Baby Boy!

More Details Regarding Kayla Nicole Jone’s Divorce

While Kayla Nicole Jones did not go into detail regarding the reason for her divorce, she confirmed their kids were not the issue — Jones and Luhkye share two kids, a boy, and a girl.

“Not it wasn’t the kids. They happily live with their father since our separation,” she revealed via an Instagram post.

Additionally, she provided more context to fans about her divorce via her Instagram comments.

“Growth wasn’t matching and causing many issues. I was just done. Wanted more.”

Furthermore, Jones also revealed that she and Luhkye share custody of their children. However, she mentioned that they currently stay with their dad so she can focus on healing.

Social Media Reacts

While some commenters were in shock and couldn’t believe the news, others began to send Kayla some love during this time. Social media users flooded Jones’ comment section and ran to Twitter with questions and concerns.

One user, @fairysugar0, tweeted.

“Now is Kayla Nicole actually divorced how many chapters did I miss cause whatttg????”

While another user, @moreofkaye, added.

“Kayla Nicole divorce as one of the most shocking influencer news stories of the year for me.”

If you recall, The Shade Room Teens previously reported on their engagement back in 2020; however, the marriage date was not public.

Luhkye Hasn’t Yet Commented On The Divorce

Just 30 mins before the announcement, Kayla Nicole posted a few pics on the gram enjoying some time on the beach.

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Luhkye hasn’t yet addressed the divorce and still has pictures of Kayla Nicole Jones on his Instagram.

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We wish them both well as they begin this new chapter!

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Song of the Summer? Here Are 10 Contenders! Summer is around the corner — the weather is warming up, nights are getting longer, and folks are outside! By now, there is usually one particular song buzzing that everyone is dubbing the summer anthem — the song that dares not be skipped at the day parties and serves as the caption to our vacation photos.

Last year, we had songs like “Last Last” by Burna Boy or “Essence” by WizKid and Tems. However, the internet has been in a frenzy trying to find “that” song for summer 2023!

So we compiled a list of songs we think are contenders for Song of the Summer.

“Favorite Song” By Toosii

Toosii’s “Favorite Song” is a contender for Song of the Summer. Since its release, it has steadily climbed the charts, allowing Toosii to earn his first top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100. He recently tapped in with Khalid to bring a new verse to the popular song.

If that wasn’t enough, he also called on Future to put a toxic twist on the track in the “Favorite Song” (Toxic Version).

“Search & Rescue” By Drake

It’s not uncommon for Drake to provide us with the summer anthem. He has previously delivered songs like “Summer Sixteen,” “Back to Back,” and “In My Feelings.”

As Drake raps about looking for someone to take him off the map when it comes to relationships, “Search and Rescue” brings a catchy beat and lyrics we all can relate to.

“Players” By Coi Leray

Listen, you almost can’t deny the feeling of summer when you hear “Players” by Coi Leray. The classic hip-hop sample of “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash, Coi’s energy on the track, and the viral mixes from TikTok take this song to another level.

Coi earned her first Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 with this track.

“Princess Diana (Remix)” By Ice Spice And Nicki Minaj

When the Munchkins and Barbz link up, you know the song will be a bop! Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj did just that on the “Princess Diana (Remix).” The two have given each other their flowers on the net, so it was only a matter of time before they collaborated on a track together. Both ladies brought bars and iconic lines to the single, and we can’t forget the music video.

“All My Life” By Lil Durk Featuring J. Cole

Lil Durk’s latest release featuring J. Cole has all the components of Song of the Summer. “All My Life” is an inspirational track with a positive message. When the song dropped, social media instantly gravitated towards the kids on the hook and Durk and Cole’s messaging in their lyrics. “All My Life” is the first single from Lil Durk’s highly anticipated album ‘Almost Healed.’

“Area Codes” By Kali

The gworlz are taking it! If you’re catching flights and not feelings this summer, then “Area Codes” is your summer anthem. With a catchy hook and powerful opener, you can’t help but sing along when the beat drops. Even the fellas were rapping to it, which makes sense why Kali tapped in with Luh Tyler for the remix. Not to mention, Kali scored her first-ever billboard entry with this single.

“Red Ruby Da Sleeze” By Nicki Minaj

We can always count on Nicki Minaj to put the summer on notice. On “Red Ruby Da Sleeze,” Nicki brings bars and flows over a sample of Lumidee’s hit single “Never Leave You (Uh Ooh, Uh Oooh).” The visuals also scream summer as she raps behind an ocean view in her native country of Trinidad and Tobago.

“SHAKE SUMN” By DaBaby

Some would say, DaBaby has had the song of the summer for two consecutive summers, with his feature on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Cash Sh*t” and “ROCKSTAR” featuring Roddy Ricch. His latest track ‘SHAKE SUMN,” seems to be no different. The video has racked up 2.6 million views on Youtube and features the iconic Jabbawockeez dance group.

“What It Is (Block Boy)” By Doechii Featuring Kodak Black

Doechii’s “What It Is (Block Boy”) featuring Kodak Black makes you want to dance or cruise windows down with your boo. The song samples Trillville’s iconic single “Some Cut” and brings the perfect mix of hip-hop and r&b.

“Put It On Da Floor” By Latto

Latto has continued to keep her foot on our necks! “Put It On Da Floor” is her latest single, and she reminds everyone she is here to stay. The song is a summer bop contender because it already has given the gworlz endless social media captions sparked from her clever punchlines and metaphors. The opening line, “Rip me out the plastic, I been acting brand new,” even started a trend on social media.

Roomies, what do you think the song of the summer is?

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