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DaBaby Shares Message Following Brother’s Death
DaBaby is publicly coping with the tragic death of his brother.
Glen Johnson, the rapper’s older brother, passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head this week. We’re sending our deepest and sincerest condolences to DaBaby’s family, who is dealing with yet another loss following the death of the artist’s father, who died last year.
On “INTRO”, DaBaby spoke about his family, explaining how he found out about his father’s passing and also touching on his brother’s mental health.
“My brother be thinkin’ that we don’t love him and let him struggle like we ain’t family,” says DaBaby on the song. “Like I won’t give up all I got to see you happy, n***a.”
This morning, Baby urged his fans to reach out to their family members and friends, sharing a video message on Instagram Stories.
“Good morning, check on your people,” said the rapper, clearly shaken up over the news of his brother’s passing. “Somebody probably wants you to call them and say, wassup, are you straight? Do that.”
It was revealed yesterday that Glen Johnson had taken his own life, reportedly uploading a video of him in distress, holding a firearm. As DaBaby suggested, reach out to somebody you love today. You may not know what they’re going through.
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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 makes a stand for afrobeat against corruption on latest release Na Dem feat. Tom Morello.
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 deliver a powerful afrobeat statement with “Na Dem,” Featuring Tom Morello and produced by Femi Koleoso. The track has been a fan favourite even before its official release, and comes with the unmistakable spirit of protest, truth-telling, and social accountability that have long characterized Afrobeat’s most impactful moments.
The song’s heart is a direct challenge to corruption and the abuse of power. Instead of singling out one profession or institution for its critique, “Na Dem” identifies a larger culture of dishonesty, targeting bad lawyers, bad doctors, bad politicians, and anyone who would sell their integrity for personal gain. The message is sharp and uncompromising and delivered with the urgency that has become a hallmark of Seun Kuti’s artistry.
The inclusion of Tom Morello adds another level of intensity to the record. His presence adds to the song’s rebellious energy, creating a powerful intersection between the rhythmic activism of Afrobeat and the confrontational edge of rock. The result of the collaboration is a track that is both timeless and of the moment.
The song’s dedication to principle is what rings true. The moral center of the record is Seun’s statement that he would never prostitute his conscience for money. It turns “Na Dem” from a critique into a declaration of personal values, responsibility, and resistance.
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Deaf Radio returning to a place that feels familiar but has changed on “No Place Like Home”
Deaf Radio offers a deeply affecting experience with “No Place Like Home,” a haunting meditation on grief, memory, and the enduring connection between family and place. Rather than a story of loss, the song invites listeners into the emotional experience of returning to a place that feels familiar but has changed.
It’s an open letter to the people, the moments that used to make home. It captures the unsettling experience of walking into a house where everything is still there, the clothes, the scents, the light streaming through the windows, but the person who gave those details meaning is gone. There is only a lingering ache that fills every room.
It’s a complex emotional journey that runs just under eight minutes in “No Place Like Home.” Its structure does not allow for repetition, each section uncovering another layer of feeling. The song begins with a hushed looping arpeggio and the striking line “your tough mother’s love”, immediately setting a deeply personal tone. From there, it spills out into spare, humane verses before exploding into ninety seconds of crushing guitars and feedback that feel like grief breaking through emotional constraint.
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