After more than 2 ½ years behind bars following his arrest on extensive gang and racketeering charges, Young Thug is finally coming home. Initially facing a potential 120-year sentence, the rapper managed to negotiate a plea deal, securing 15 years of probation instead. Now, he's a free man—though with a serious caveat: any probation violation will trigger a 20-year prison sentence.

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We’re now three singles into the rollout for The Weeknd’s next album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, yet the album’s sound remains a mystery, especially as Abel takes a sharp turn with “São Paulo.” On Friday, he dropped this five-minute track featuring Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta, marking his weakest song this year.