in this episode unfiltered billboard, billboard Staff members Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis, Damien Scott and Carl Lamarre discuss LiAngelo Ball LiAngelo Ball’s meteoric rise in the hip-hop world with his “Tweaker” single. They also analyzed Drake’s “Fighting Irish Freestyle” and alleged fake DMs for his new album UMG with Lil Baby Weiheimas well as his career and more.
Trevor Anderson:
So, if you don’t miss this day like Valentine’s Day, you have to save it. I don’t think Drake waited that long to drop something that was going to suck.
Damien Scott:
All you hear from everywhere is BBL. That’s what you hear. Young Thug song here, GloRilla song here.
Karl Lamar:
To put the numbers into perspective, “Tweakers” has racked up 3 million views on YouTube, even more than some tracks on Lil Baby’s album
Damien Scott:
Okay, let’s relax.
Karl Lamar:
I mean that’s what YouTube is.
Damien Scott:
That’s a lie.
Karl Lamar:
Yo, yo, yo, what’s going on, welcome to the latest episode of Billboard Unfiltered. Gentlemen.
Kyle Dennis:
Happy New Year.
Karl Lamar:
Happy New Year.
Trevor Anderson:
2025 everyone.
Karl Lamar:
Mr. Aubrey Graham, someone decided to bring the chaos of 2024 into 2025.
Kyle Dennis:
Surprise, surprise.
Karl Lamar:
Drizy Drake Rogers kicked off 2025 with his conductive freestyle “Fighting Irish Freestyle”. It’s three minutes long and has some bars in it I’d say. “Social media was in chaos. There were some options. A lot of people were pointing fingers at him, thinking he might be pursuing LeBron James.
Damien Scott:
Apparently following LeBron James.
Karl Lamar:
I mean, we don’t know.
Damien Scott:
Who else plays for the Fighting Irish?
Stay tuned for more!