Year: 2024

What happens when we die? What is the meaning of life? Why can’t every restaurant carry Coke products instead of Pepsi? These are some of the toughest questions we ask ourselves, none more difficult than: Alien or Aliens? It’s something that director Fede Álvarez considered while working on his new film, Alien: Romulus, before landing on the correct answer: both.

“To ask an Alien fan to choose between them is a perverse question,” he told Empire. “So I thought, how do I do both?”

Based on the trailer for the film, Alien: Romulus successfully combines the haunted house-in-space eeriness of Ridley Scott’s original film with James Cameron’s blockbuster sequel. “There’s a moment where the characters are walking around areas familiar from the Nostromo,” Álvarez teased. “Then they cross through that building and on the other side: boom! You’re in a hallway that looks like Hadley’s Hope [from Aliens].”

There will presumably be fewer nods to Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.

Alien: Romulus, which follows a group of space colonizers who come face to face with “the most terrifying life form in the universe” while scavenging a derelict space station, stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. Also, some xenomorphs.

Alien: Romulus bursts into theaters on August 16.

There are two types of Starbucks drinkers. You’re either one of those people who pull up to your local Starbucks and order the same drink, the same way, at the same time every day. You know, a psychopath. Or you’re the occasional drinker, who every once in a while feels an urge for something intensely sweet and knows Starbucks is always going to deliver on that front. No matter what type best describes you, we’re willing to bet you’re hit with a bit of panic whenever Starbucks drops a flight of new drinks.

Do you go with your tried and true go-to drink or mix it up and try something brand new and untested? We’re living in an expensive world, and sometimes the risk of trying a new drink completely blind just costs too much. Well, good news — we’re willing to take the hit for you.

In the past, we’ve tried and ranked every Starbucks iced coffee and Frappuccino on the menu, so we know the menu pretty deeply. So read our reviews and know what to expect the next time you step into a Starbucks. Let’s dive in, starting with our least favorite of the three variations.

Summer-Berry Refresher

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

The Summer-Berry Refresher is the foundation by which the other two drinks are built, and because of that, this is by far the weakest of the three. The drink features a mix of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and cut with water, the result is a sweet vaguely berry flavored drink that comes across as watery and muted.

The boba-like pearls are less gummy and chewy than what you’d find with actual boba — tapioca balls — instead what you get here are light plastic-y bubbles that pop in your mouth and give an extra dose of raspberry flavor.

The drink is very much a delivery device for the pearls, which feature all the flavor.

The Bottom Line:

Muted and watery. The worst of the Summer-Berry Refresher line. Completely skippable.

Summer Skies Drink

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

On appearance alone, this is the drink I had the highest hopes for. That’s probably because of the three, this looks most like a traditional Boba milk tea, and build-wise, it comes pretty close. The drink features the Summer-Berry Refresher base cut with creamy coconut milk.

The drink has a creamy tropical flavor with hints of vanilla over a base of berry flavors. That creamy and berry-rich blend pair nicely with the raspberry pearls.

It’s not quite as decadent or indulgent as the type of milk tea you’d find at a boba shop (these are usually made with non-dairy creamer, which give a much sweeter flavor and a thicker texture), but it is refreshing without coming across as heavy.

As much as I like that, it wouldn’t hurt if Starbucks made a more indulgent version of this drink. We’d love to see a blended version!

The Bottom Line:

The closest thing to boba milk tea Starbucks has ever made. Creamy and sweet without being heavy or too indulgent.

Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

As much as I liked the Summer Skies (appearance, name, flavor, it’s got everything) I have to give it up to the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher. This drink features the berry blend base cut with lemonade, shaken with ice, and poured over the raspberry pearls.

The way the tart and citrusy lemonade interacts with the berry-base just tastes right — as if Starbucks formulated this drink before all the others. But where it really shines is the way it elevates the raspberry pearls. Complementing the mix of citrus and berry-rich flavors, each burst of flavor from the pearl serves as a counterbalance for the tart quality of the lemonade.

Not only does the flavor of the drink dunk on the other two variations, it serves as the perfect showcase for the raspberry pearl gimmick, and because of that, it’s the ultimate iteration of this drink.

The Bottom Line:

If you’re curious about the pearls and this line of drinks, start here. It’s the ultimate iteration of this flavor gimmick and the best showcase for the pearls.

In the video for “Young N****,” Luh Tyler rides ATVs with his friends, shows off his jewels and cash, and makes it clear he’s just as cool as ever. The Florida teen (for two more years) has been enjoying life since his song “Law & Order” took off on TikTok, and he’s just about a year removed from releasing his debut mixtape, My Vision, on Atlantic Records, so the time is ripe for a follow-up.

After his appearance on the 2023 XXL Freshman Class cover, expectations are high for the 18-year-old, who just graduated from high school last year. His 2024 has already been eventful; earlier this month, he set off on tour with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, on whose Better Off Alone Tour he’ll be opening until late June. He hasn’t announced a new album yet, but don’t be surprised if that announcement comes sooner rather than later.

Watch Luh Tyler’s “Young N****” video above. See Luh Tyler’s tour dates with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie below.

Luh Tyler’s 2024 Tour Dates

06/01 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
06/02 — Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
06/04 — Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place
06/05 — West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
06/06 — Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater at the FL State Fairgrounds
06/08 — Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
06/09 — Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
06/11 — Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
06/12 — Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
06/14 — Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
06/16 — Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
06/18 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
06/20 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
06/22 — Hartford, CT @ Xfinity Theatre
06/24 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

To be so young, Chicago rapper Polo G has been through a lot in his life. In the video for his new song “Angels In The Sky,” Polo appears to have been committed to a psychiatric hospital, where he watches his past videos on a TV that’s probably older than he is. Each version of him from those videos is pulled out of their reality and time and brought to a holding cell, where they confront each other at a table, until the contemporary Polo enters to reconcile these past lives.

Polo is currently in the midst of his revamped rollout for Hood Poet, which will be his fourth album since 2019 and his breakout with “Pop Out.” Initially announced in August 2023, Polo delayed the album after being arrested on charges of kidnapping, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon. He relaunched his campaign in February with the video for “Sorrys & Ferraris,” but was again derailed in April after being arrested for possession of a firearm in New York.

As of this writing, Hood Poet still has an August release date; with the “Angels In The Sky” video, it seems like the rollout is still on schedule.

Watch Polo G’s video for “Angels In The Sky” above.

Most people would jump at the chance to work with Tom Cruise due to his generous cake-giving nature, but Jeremy Renner is not most people: He literally defied death. But when it came to the sixth Mission Impossible film, Renner decided to sit the movie out, much to the surprise of fans. Who knows if he still got a coconut cake?

Renner portrayed intelligence analyst William Brandt in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, but he didn’t return for the 2018 follow-up Mission Impossible: Fallout.

The actor recently revealed to Collider that he took a step back in order to spend time with his family. “Yeah. I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much,” he said, clearly still campaigning to remain on the cake list. “We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad. It just wasn’t gonna work out then,” he added.

Though he didn’t return for the most recent installments, Renner isn’t opposed to teaming up with Cruise again. “Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen. I’d always jump into a Mission: Impossible anytime and back into Brandt. It’s great,” he added. It’s almost as great as a certain slice of cake.

While the next Mission Impossible flick is still in the works, Renner’s next venture will be appearing in the Knives Out universe as someone other than a bottle of hot sauce. He will appear in the third installment of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery franchise alongside Daniel Craig, Andrew Scott, Mila Kunis and others. Hopefully Rian Johnson has learned how to bake a cake.

(Via Collider)

Ice-T and Lenny Kravitz aren’t usually two celebrities mentioned in the same sentence. They might have a few things in common, like posting the occasional thirst trap photo, but they usually do their own thing like any other normal human beings do. Well actually, the Body Count frontman did comment on a Kravitz-related subject this week after the latter pulled a bit of a Julia Fox.

Let’s back up for some context. Fox recently revealed that she has been celibate for years (ever since… you know), but she hasn’t gone nearly as far with with abstaining as Kravitz, who let the world know that it’s been nine years since he’s done the deed, and he won’t do so again until he’s in a serious relationship. And you know what? He knows what he doesn’t want.

Ice-T, however, had some thoughts on the issue and didn’t hold back. His unfiltered ways are frequently something to witness, but he seems to feel quite strongly about Kravitz’s revelation, as he wrote on Twitter/X: “9yrs without Sex? F that BS. Weirdo sh*t.”

By now, you have probably seen that tweet if you’ve been on the Internet in the past 24 hours. However, something strange has happened: the tweet no longer exists. As Page Six noticed, Ice-T has deleted that statement, so what gives? He usually doesn’t shy away from backlash, and he continued engaging on the subject in tweets that do still exist.

Perhaps Ice had second thoughts on referring too directly to Kravitz. And perhaps the Law & Order: SVU star who jokingly claimed to have started an earthquake with his bedroom moves thought twice due to Lenny never asking for other celebrities to weigh in on the subject. Still, Kravitz did make a personal subject into a public discussion, so there was bound to be some messy commentary in the aftermath. Whatever the case, Ice has not elaborated on why he deleted the tweet, but that sure makes for an unusual day in an overall surreal news week.

There have been a ton of words written over the last few days about the upcoming video game EA Sports College Football 25. The highly-anticipated release is the first college football video game since NCAA Football 14 came out more than a decade ago, and there’s been a slow drip of information that has gotten fans ready for the game to drop a little later this year — it’s slated to come out on July 19, although those who purchase the Deluxe Edition of the game comes out three days sooner.

On Friday, EA Sports gave fans a look at some of the new features in the game by dropping a gameplay trailer, which is voiced by ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, who appears in the game as an announcer.

The most important thing here — beyond the explanations of a lot of the little things that make this game unique (and, importantly, more than just Madden but with different teams in it) — is that you actually get to see the game and get a sense for what it’s going to look like when we all sit down and start playing it in a few weeks. Anyway, if you’d like to read more about what EA is cooking up from a gameplay perspective, you can head over to their blog right here.

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Ayra Starr was made to be a star. It’s a fact (and pun) too undeniable to avoid. The Nigerian Grammy-nominated singer, who is just a few weeks away from her 22nd birthday, not only embraces the spotlight but outshines the light that falls on her. Starr embodies this same spirit as we meet at Republic Records before a listening party for her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21. A big smile and her bubbly energy are hard to ignore as Starr and her team work on finishing touches for the night. “I’m blessed with being one of the most non-serious people on earth,” Starr tells me during a conversation before the party. “I try to have fun in every single experience. I’m blessed with that.” The reveling days of 19 & Dangerous are far from over for Starr, but The Year I Turned 21 proves that through the fun, she’s also grown up.

The Year I Turned 21 puts a stake in the ground as a time, place, and feeling to remember for Ayra Starr. The naivety is gone thanks to some new experiences in life and the industry, and in exchange for that comes added self-awareness as a career-sharpening tool. “I just wanted to be 19 & Dangerous,” Starr says, reflecting on her debut album. “With the sound, I was just trying different things. I’d never really worked on my sound, specifically. But I feel like with this album [The Year I Turned 21], I know exactly what I’m doing. I know my strengths and weaknesses.”

The album begins with the attention-grabbing quick strums of a violin on “Birds Sing Of Money” before equally quick strikes of a drum blare to welcome Ayra Starr to the stage. “It’s different from anything I’ve ever done,” Starr boasts of the song which she also called a “masterpiece in its own right.” She adds, “It’s such an iconic way to open an album [and] it’s definitely a genre I would like to try out more.” Records like these prove that Starr is more confident and comfortable than ever in herself and her artistry. “I don’t watch my tone ’cause I like how I sound, b*tch,” she quips on the song, before adding later, “I’m so careful with my energy, please never speak upon my name.”

The protection of peace and the promotion of enjoyment are the foundation of The Year I Turned 21, which supports a combative Ayra Starr ready to fight those that threaten her happiness. It’s the whole premise of “Commas,” a single from the album that grew to be one of Starr’s most popular records and one she says she’s “obsessed” with. “‘Commas’ is one of the most beautiful records I’ve made,” she adds. The sentiment was the same with fans who begged the singer to release the song after she posted a preview on social media. With lyrics like “Energy wrong, I log off” and “I carry God, so I fear nothing,” it’s no shock that an empowering Ayra Starr resonated with listeners. She manifested her inner strength and you can too.

These empowering moments are sprinkled throughout The Year I Turned 21 in different ways. “Goodbye (Warm Up)” with Asake, which has all the ingredients to be a surefire hit heading in the summer, is a celebratory departure from an inadequate lover with the comfort that better days are ahead. “Bad Vibes” with Seyi Vibez is a promise to only reap what her blessings have sowed her. It’s carried by a Yoruba proverb that reads, “Igi gogoro magun mi l’oju, mi o fọ” which loosely translates to “A tall tree does not poke me in the eye, so I don’t need to wash.” In other words, a big change or challenge doesn’t hurt me, so I don’t need to overreact to it. As she said earlier, Ayra Starr recognizes her strengths, and in putting them to action on The Year I Turned 21, she appears more free, more independent, and more of a force to reckon with.

This aura that so effortlessly wraps itself around Starr is one of the many reasons that collaborations like “Woman Commando” with Brazilian singer Anitta and American singer Coco Jones can happen. Starr, a self-described “girl’s girl,” aimed to create a record in the same vein of Beyoncé’s “Run The World (Girls),” and just like that, “Woman Commando” was born. When it came time to decide who would help make this feeling a reality, the decision of Anitta and Coco Jones was fairly easy for Starr. “I’ve [been] listening to Coco Jones since I was 11,” Starr said while recalling the time she begged her mother to let to watch the singer in her lead role on Disney’s 2012 movie Let It Shine. As for Anitta, that decision was a “no-brainer” thanks to a friendship already cemented between the singers.

“I love her, that woman is amazing,” Starr says of Anitta. “She’s my G, she’s the most hilarious person ever. We’ve just been chatting and sending each other memes. She’s so beautiful, her voice is stunning, and I feel like we kind of have the same background when it comes to music. She comes from and the favelas, and she wants to make it out. She’s already big in America, but she wants to be bigger and I respect it so much. Even having her on my album is just a blessing.”

Another feature Starr is proud of comes on “Last Heartbreak Song” with Giveon. The record, which grapples and eventually moves on from an unrequited love, was originally meant for 19 & Dangerous. However, after consulting with her team, Starr opted to save the song for another album. A couple of years and an additional Giveon verse later, “Last Heartbreak Song” takes space on the album it was “perfect” for. “I remember when I heard Giveon’s verse, I just started crying in the car because I felt like, ‘Thank God I waited,’” Starr says. “I called my A&R Rima and said this is perfect.” For Starr, this was undoubtedly another big moment in a career that has already produced so many, something she reflects on with “21.” It’s essentially the title track for The Year I Turned 21 as it documents the gravity of the years that prior and up to Starr turning 21. “I was at the house tryna figure out who the f*ck I am,” she sings about her first decade of life before noting the “big year” 18 was and the “big bag” she earned at 19 years old.

Mason “Maesu” Tanner, Starr’s friend and collaborator, is credited as the catalyst for this song as he gave her a demo of the record after hearing about Starr’s creative struggles. “I told him it’s so hard to write about my experiences I write about other people,” Starr explained. “It’s quite hard when it comes to me because I feel like I don’t see my experiences. I’m just living too much, there’s so much happening.” A month later, Tanner took everything Starr said and delivered the demo to her as a gift at her 21st birthday party. “I was like, this is perfect. I know what to do with this.”

The Year I Turned 21 is undoubtedly the start of a new era for Ayra Starr, one that will validate her as the growing global superstar we all know her to be. With future goals of learning how to produce her own records and how to dance, as well as getting more into her “fashion bag,” Ayra Starr’s star power is only going to increase by the second. Until then, Starr wants listeners to “feel inspired by the greatness” that is The Year I Turned 21. “I want them to feel very motivated because it is a coming of age story,” Starr says. “Through this album, they’re gonna know where I come from and where I’m trying to go.” She’s a star and it’s only a matter of time until everyone recognizes it and thinks the same, no matter where she goes next.

The Year I Turned 21 is out now via Mavins Records/Republic Records. Find out more information here.

Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. A lot of names come to mind when you think about music artist sneaker collaborations. Bad Bunny, Tyler the Creator, Rihanna, J Balvin, maybe you’re still riding for Kanye, or stanning for arguably the most hyped right now, Travis Scott. That short group has given us a lot of great footwear, but Action Bronson is dunking on all of them.

With just a handful of New Balance collaborations, Action Bronson is batting 1000. You can’t say the same of Travis Scott, plus Scott has a pretty powerful handicap in that he almost exclusively revamps Jordans, meaning he could do the bare minimum and still have a hit on his hands. This is all to say that this week’s new Action Bronson New Balance drop has us pretty hyped.

If you’re not a New Balance fan, don’t worry, this week also brings plenty of Jordans, as well as a new Zoom Vomero colorway, new Air Maxes, and new Dunks. Plenty of legendary Nike silhouettes to go around.

Here are the best sneakers of the week.

Nike Women’s Air Jordan 1 Latte

Price: $180

A Jordan 1 that takes its inspiration from the colors of a latte? Sure, why the hell not. As we said in this piece’s intro, it doesn’t take a lot to make a Jordan desirable, slap a good combination of colors together, and bam, mission accomplished.

This Jordan 1 sports a smooth white leather upper with black and milky beige overlays. To drive the coffee inspiration home, the insoles feature graphics inspired by the artisan foam patterns that your favorite barista makes on your coffee.

The Nike Women’s Air Jordan 1 Latte is out now for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

New Balance Made in USA 993 Sea Salt with Black

Price: $219.99

Can’t decide between the New Balance 991 and 992? It’s simple, just get the 993, which is a perfect fusion of details from both silhouettes. The 993 features a mesh upper with nubuck overlays in a mix of white, off-white, and black colors, which create an eye-catching contrast throughout the design.

The sneaker rides on an ABZORB midsole and ACTEVA cushioning for a mix of flexible support and cushioning. For good measure, reflective accents adorn the sneaker for added nighttime visibility, though the design needs no help to draw eyes.

The New Balance Made in USA 993 Sea Salt with Black is set to drop on May 30th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $219.99. Pick up a pair at New Balance.

Nike Air Max 1 ’86 Camo and Light Lemon Twist

Price: $160

The Air Max 1 is going camo! Featuring design details from the ’86 model, this sneaker sports a breathable mesh upper with canvas overlays and an all-over
traditional green and brown camo colorway. For a slight splash of color, the Swoosh is rendered in a pale shade of lime green.

The Nike Air Max 1 ’86 Camo and Light Lemon Twist is out now for a retail price of $160. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Dunk Low Medium Curry

Price: $125

Elegant, bright, and fit for summer, the Dunk Low Medium Curry is a simple design, but it helps to highlight the strength of the Dunk silhouette. The sneaker features a low-top build with a bright white leather upper and curry-colored overlays.

Rounding out the design is a creamy off-white Swoosh. Not only is the design a testament to the shape of the Dunk, but it’s also a showcase of the power of a simple three-color palette.

The Nike Dunk Low Medium Curry is out now for a retail price of $125. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Air Foamposite One Light Orewood Brown and Black

Price: $240

If you’re tired of the classics, you’ll be happy to know that the Air Foamposite One is getting a brand-new colorway. Sure, the sneaker silhouette is 27 years old, but it still looks more futuristic than most of Nike’s designs.

The Foamposite sports a molded upper with a smooth design, a mix of Light Orewood Brown and Team Gold colors, and a cloudy semi-translucent outsole. The lacing system and tongue-in-black give a nice element of contrast that breaks up the design and emphasizes the sneaker’s shape.

The Nike Air Foamposite One Light Orewood Brown and Black is set to drop on May 31st at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $240. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Racer Blue

Price: $160

So far this year the Vomero has been given a lot of drops, but they’ve almost all been exclusively women’s sizes, so if you have big feet you’ve probably been feeling a bit left out. Luckily, a new Vomero 5 is dropping in a full-size run this week!

Featuring a Racer Blue colorway, this Zoom Vomero 5 is as sleek as a race car and features all of the tech that makes the shoe so beloved, including the full-length Zoom Air cushioning, and CushIon and Duralon tech.

The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Racer Blue is set to drop on May 31st at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $160. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

Nike Air Jordan 1 Low Silver

Price: $140

Made in collaboration with Nike’s high-end CO.JP label, the Jordan 1 Silver was first released in 2001, hit a re-release in 2020, and has returned for a third drop in 2024. At first glance it looks like your typical Jordan 1, but keen eyes will catch the premium leather build, jeweled Wings logo, and Metallic silver sheen.

Simply put, it’s an elevated Jordan 1. A true gem for AJ-1 heads.

The Nike Air Jordan 1 Low Silver is set to drop on June 1st at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Action Bronson x New Balance 1906R Rosewater

Price: N/A
Here it is, our pick for the best release of the week. The Rosewater is the third sneaker in the Action Bronson New Balance collaboration and utilizes the
1906R silhouette, and features a loud and brash multi-tone colorway under a translucent mesh shroud. The color combo harkens back to Bronson’s first NB collab, the 990v6 Baklava.

The Rosewater is the first of three colorways planned for the 1906R. Soon to follow are the Medusa Azul and Scorpius colorways, which Bronson has been teasing on his Instagram for weeks now. What we love most about this sneaker is the way it captures Action Bronson’s personality perfectly. That’s the sign of a great collaboration.

The Action Bronson x New Balance 1906R Rosewater is set to drop on June 1st for an unannounced price. Pick up a pair at Bronson’s Specializinginlife website or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

 

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Earlier this week, Compton rapper Roddy Ricch set his intentions for 2024 with an assertive Instagram post declaring that his comeback this year will be “personal, not business,” and today, he took the first major step back into the spotlight with the release of a new single, “Survivors Remorse,” and a chilling music video. Tapping into the spiritual energy of his debut album Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial outro “War Baby,” “Survivors Remorse” finds Roddy recounting the highs and lows of his life since finding fame, celebrating kicking his lean habit, and reveling in fatherhood as a choir sings the chorus over a moody, reflective instrumental.

Religious iconography runs through the Spike Jordan-directed video, which sees Roddy blessing friends and neighbors with portions of his wealth and building a home with his child’s expecting mother. At the end of the video, though, reality breaks in — along with a snippet of another, faster paced song — as a room full of mobile devices lights up with requests for Roddy’s attention and assistance.

The former Uproxx cover artist is no stranger to the demands of celebrity. But now that he’s spent some time off-cycle and recalibrated his own expectations, he’s clearly ready to face them with restored vigor as he rolls out his new album, Navy.

Watch Roddy Ricch’s “Survivors Remorse” video above.