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50 Cent Celebrates Pop Smoke’s BET Hip-Hop Award Win: “For His Mom”
When he undertook the large task of executive producing Pop Smoke’s posthumous album Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon, which was also the rapper’s debut studio album, 50 Cent promised the late star that he would make the album so good that it would win awards.
“He told his mom, he wanted to take her to a award show. So i’m gonna make sure his album gets her there,” said Fif about Pop Smoke in March.
Last night, the prophecy was fulfilled and Pop won the award for Best New Hip Hop Artist, beating Jack Harlow, Flo Milli, Mulatto, NLE Choppa, and Rod Wave.

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The award was much-deserved and, considering his album is among the top-selling projects of the entire year, it was somewhat of a no brainer.
50 Cent has officially chimed in on the big win, saying: “Ok, he got one, for his mom. @roddyricch thank you for helping me with this. She want to Woo.”
Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, Pop’s mother was not there to accept the award. The hosts of the show accepted it on Pop’s behalf.
During the show, Quavo performed a tribute set to the late rapper, rapping a live rendition of “Aim For The Moon”, for which the official music video released this week.
Rest in peace to Pop Smoke.
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The Real Mack The Knife honors memory and spirit with soulful release “Rio Grande de Loíza”
The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” by The Real Mack The Knife is a powerful tribute to Puerto Rico’s history, memory, and sacred spirit. The track transforms nature into something spiritual, intimate, and timeless, inspired by the legendary river and Julia de Burgos’ immortal voice.
The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” has an old, alive vibe from the beginning. River water, moonlight, desire, and cultural memory shape a song that seems to rise from the ground. The Real Mack The Knife uses the river as a living, symbolic being, unlike the original work.
Julia de Burgos gives the piece incredible depth. She sees the river as a witness, a mother, a wound, a mirror, and a prayer throughout the song’s emotional landscape. The literary and spiritual connection gives the track a haunting beauty beyond music.
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Devan Ibiza adds soul and reflection on new release “Portland”
With “Portland,” Devan Ibiza creates a warm, thoughtful, atmospheric hip-hop record rooted in boom-bap’s deep, reflective energy. Soulful production and introspective mood make it a quiet moment of thought rather than a distraction.
“Portland” embodies classic hip-hop. Boom-bap gives it a rhythmic foundation, and warm, soulful production draws listeners in. This beat is perfect for contemplation, letting emotion and thought flow.
The single’s mood adds interest. Devan Ibiza values subtlety and atmosphere over loudness and trends. The song’s restraint is its strength. Late-night thoughts, personal memories, and quiet realizations make “Portland” contemplative.
Devan Ibiza’s release is well-paced emotionally. Since the song is never rushed or crowded, its atmosphere can naturally resonate. That patience gives “Portland” a timeless quality usually reserved for classic hip-hop stories and soulful underground records.
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