Emerging rap star Dough The Freshkid is a phenom with an undeniable fan base, a collection of recognized hits, and one of the most sought-after independent prospects by numerous major label A&Rs. Now, the Los Angeles-bred recording artist enters the biggest year of his career yet in 2024 that begins with the release of his brand-new album, properly titled, Rich In The City. After carving out a highly-anticipated arrival in 2023 with the breakthrough single, “Monopoly,” Dough follows through on his promise with a new collection filled with hard-hitting productions, slick-talking lyrics, and catchy sing-a-long hooks.
Rich In The City is the artist’s fifth independent release. A follow-up to his heavily praised 2022 album, Keys, the new 11-song project includes the hit song “Monopoly” and also buzzing tracks “Don’t Change,” “Going Griffey,” and “Divide With You.” And with the breakout songs, the new album features all-star guest appearances by Young Rook, SNUBBS, KOLA, Baby J Stone, Top Dolla, and many more. Dough The Freshkid’s latest release is arguably his best work yet and the perfect origin point for newfound fans of the artist as he continues to elevate to worldwide notoriety in the mainstream landscape.
After bursting on the scene 10 years ago in 2013, Dough has maintained a polarizing presence in West Coast Hip-Hop as he is best known for his biggest songs, “Clap Song,”Ferraris & Boats,” and “Throw Up.” Dom Kennedy, E-40, and Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound, he has shared the stage with who’s who in West Coast Hip-Hop. Dough The Freshkid transformed himself into a brand during his ascent with his clothing brand of the same title.
On top of the new album, 2024 will be a breakout year for the rising star as he is set to hit the road on his self-promoted ‘Rich In The City’ tour in March. Follow Dough The Freshkid across all social medias for complete dates and more. New music videos for various singles from Rich In The City are on the way.
Available now via EPC Music Group LLC, stream DFK’s anticipated new album, below.
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In a clever nod to Kendrick’s previous diss, Drake aptly chose to dub his latest diss “The Heart Pt. 6.” Kendrick, who had previously named his diss track “6:16 in LA,” borrowed from Drake’s signature style of titling tracks with timestamps in various cities. Notably, Kendrick Lamar has gained renown for his ongoing “The Heart” series, releasing “The Heart Pt. 5” back in 2022.
The Heart Part 6 out now
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In his latest diss, Drake unveils revelations about Kendrick being misled regarding Drake’s alleged daughter on “Meet the Grahams.”
“You waited for this momеnt, overcome with the desperation / We plotted for a week and then we fed you the information / A daughter that’s 11 years old, I bet he takes it / We thought about giving a fake name or a destination / But you so thirsty, you not concerned with investigation,” he raps.
He continued with, “You gotta learn to fact check things and be less impatient / Your fans are rejoicing thinkin’ this is my expiration / Even the picture you used, the jokes and the medication / The Maybach glove and the drug he uses for less inflation / Master manipulator, you bid on the speculation.”
Drake also doubles down that Dave Free fathered one of Kendrick’s children and questions why Kendrick hasn’t seen his children in six months.
“And why isn’t Whitney denying all of the allegations? / Why is she following Dave Free and not Mr. Morale? / You haven’t seen the kids in six months, the distance is wild / Dave leaving heart emojis underneath pics of the child,” he raps.
The saga continues as Kendrick has unleashed yet another scathing diss track titled “Not Like Us.” Over Mustard‘s production, Lamar continues to confront Drake, exposing allegations of underage relationships, entanglements with Lil Wayne’s girlfriend, and much more.
The cover art for the single shows Drake’s Toronto mansion with markers typically reserved for identifying sex offenders.
“Say Drake I hear you like em young, to any b*tch that talk to em and they in love, make sure you hide your little sister from em,” Kendrick spits.
On the latest diss track, Kendrick is extremely direct, bringing up Drake’s mother, father, and son. He also reveals that Drake is hiding another child, a baby girl, and doubles down on claims that Drake is dating underage girls.
On Drake’s alleged second child:
“I’d like to say it’s not your fault that he’s hiding another child/Give him grace/That’s the reason I made Mr. Morale.”
Drake’s mother, Sandra:
“Dear Sandra, your son got some habits/I hope you don’t undermine them.”
“Your son’s a sick man with sick thoughts/I think n—-s like him should die/Him and Weinstein should get fucked up in a cell for the rest of they life/ And we’ve gotta raise our daughters knowing there’s predators like him lurkin’/Fuck a rap battle, he should die, so all of these women can live with a purpose.”
Drake’s father, Dennis:
“You raised a horrible fuckin’ person/The nerve of you, Dennis”
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