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Last week’s devastating Maui wildfire — which caused untold damage to the town of Lahaina and resulted in the death of over 111 people (and rising) — may be over, but recovery efforts are ongoing as the island rallies to put itself back together after what is being called one of the most devastating US wildfires in centuries. There are countless ways to help the many people who have lost their homes, whether you want to donate food or money directly to organizations with boots on the ground, but if you’re looking for another way to help while also showing solidarity and raising awareness, there are several foundations and brands that have begun selling t-shirts that mark the event with proceeds going directly disaster relief programs.

From the UFC to The Hundreds, brands are stepping up with bespoke designs that capture the aloha spirit. Here is a roundup of some of the brands offering aid.

HIC — Maui Strong Relief Women’s T-Shirt

Price: $30

Authentic Hawaiian surf apparel brand HIC (Hawaiian Island Creations) is currently taking pre-orders for its Maui Strong Relief t-shirt. This women’s t-shirt features a “Maui Strong” graphic in white and pink over black with a silhouette of the island. The sizing runs from small to 2-XL

100% of the proceeds will be donated to those impacted by the disaster. Pre-order the t-shirt here.

The Hundreds — Hang Tough Maui

Price: $45

Streetwear brand The Hundreds has remixed their old school Hang Loose Hawaii tee into a graphic t-shirt that reads “Hang Tough Maui,” and features a double-needle sleeve with bottom hem, and puff print. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this shirt will be donated to the Grants Central Station Maui Mutual Aid Fund.

In the event the t-shirt is sold out (they’re moving fast) you can donate directly to the Maui Mutual Aid Fund here.

UFC — Hawaii Charity

Price: $30

UFC is selling a simple classic fit black t-shirt that reads “UFC Loves Hawaii” in the organization’s iconic font. The sizing runs from extra small to 6-XL and is currently on pre-order, expected to ship during the last week of August.

100% of the profits* from the sale of this shirt will benefit Hawaii Relief efforts (come on UFC, make it 100% of proceeds — you have plenty of $$$). Pick up the t-shirt here.

Wyland Foundation — Maui Forever!

Price: $25

The Wyland Foundation, a non-profit organization that tasks itself with promoting, protecting, and preserving the world’s ocean and waterways has produced this beautiful unisex t-shirt with a humpback-whale silhouette. The t-shirt is available in a size run from small to 2—XL and will donate proceeds to the Maui Disaster Relief.

Pick up the t-shirt here.

Aloha Modern

Price: Varies

From now until August 19th, the Hawaii-based brand Aloha Modern is donating 100% of profits from online sales directly to the Maui Strong Fund and Maui Mutual Aid. There isn’t a special design that references the events in Maui but several of the products celebrate the Hawaiian spirit.

The brand sells everything from apparel to bags, headwear, and home goods. Check out Aloha Modern here.

Aloha De Mele x Mahalo Shoots — Aloha De Maui

Price: $30

Aloha De Mele is a Hawaii-based brand that offers lifestyle pieces inspired by the beauty, culture, and people of Hawaii and is currently taking pre-orders for its Aloha De Maui t-shirt, made in collaboration with Mahalo Shoots.

The T-shirt is available in both black and white with sizes that run from small to 7-XL. The shirt features a 100% combed cotton build and a digital illustration hand drawn by JT Ojerio, the artist behind the Aloha de Mele brand.

All profits from the t-shirt will be directed to nonprofit organizations including Aloha United Way, Maui United Way, Maui Humane Society, Hawaii Community Council, and the Maui Foodbank. Pre-order the t-shirt here.

In4mation — Come Together For The Island Of Maui

Price: $36

Hawaiian-based skatewear label In4mation is currently accepting pre-orders for its Come Together For The Island Of Maui, and United Maui Relief & Support t-shirt. Featuring a size run from small to 3-XL, the Come Together tee features a simple white graphic back-printed over a black base and sports a standard fit with a 100% cotton build.

The Unity shirt features the same fit with a white-on-red colorway and a ‘United Maui Relief & Support” graphic back printed.

100% of the profits from the t-shirt will be donated to the Hawaii Community Foundation, Maui Strong Fund, and the Maui Humane Society. Pre-orders end on August 24th.

Pick up both shirts at the In4mation webstore.

Aviator Nation — Hawaii Relief Boyfriend Tee

Price: $83

Aviator Nation is currently selling a Hawaii Relief unisex boyfriend tee in an XS-2XL size run that is hand sewn in Los Angeles and features a trig-blend fabric of cotton, polyester, and rayon. The shirt features a simple design with a small heart and Hawaiian island graphic at the breast and minimal Aviator Nation branding.

100% of the proceeds from the t-shirt will go to the Red Cross. Pick up the shirt here.

Cariloha — Comfort for Maui Tee

Price: $50

Sustainable luxury brand Cariloha is currently selling a t-shirt made from sustainable bamboo in three colors and an XS-3XL size run. The t-shirt features a Hawaiian island graphic and is available in navy, white, and Caribbean blue in both men and women’s fits.

100% of the proceeds will go directly to support the community, with Cariloha matching all donations as it works with local organizations on the ground in Maui.

Pick up the shirt here.

Baseballism — Maui No Ka ‘Oi Special Edition Ali’i Tee

Price: $34

Lifestyle baseball brand Baseballism is currently taking pre-orders for a special edition ‘Maui No Ka ‘Oi Ali’i’ t-shirt. The shirt is made from a 50-50 blend of cotton and polyester and sports a form-fitting cut in an XS-3XL size run, a back-printed graphic, with minimal branding at the front. The brand suggests you size up if you’re looking for a more comfort-focused fit.

All proceeds from the sale of this t-shirt will be donated to the Maui Food Bank. Pick up the shirt here.

The likelihood of Donald Trump showing up to the first GOP debate was already slim to begin with. The former president has been at odds with Fox News and there’s been a growing consensus that he’s afraid of getting on the stage with Chris Christie. Trump’s closest challenger, Ron DeSantis, will also be there, but the Florida governor has continued to fall behind in the polls thanks to his flailing campaign, so his presence isn’t really an issue.

However, Trump has reportedly put a nail in the coffin for showing up to the debate. According to The New York Times, Trump will sit down for an interview with Tucker Carlson on the same night as the debate. The move is being called a “major affront both to the Republican National Committee and to Fox News” after each entity attempted to sweet talk Trump into attending the debate.

Via The New York Times:

The timing of the interview with Mr. Carlson remains unclear, but if it goes ahead as currently planned, the debate-night counterprogramming would serve as an act of open hostility.

The chairwoman of the R.N.C., Ronna McDaniel, has privately urged Mr. Trump to attend the debate, even traveling to his private club in Bedminster, N.J., last month to make her pitch in person.

Over on social media, Trump is getting absolutely roasted for the cowardly decision. The former president dominated the 2016 debates, and some users are suggesting that Trump now lacks the “confidence” to repeat that performance. There was also repeated use of the word “chickensh*t.”

You can see some of the reactions below:

(Via The New York Times)

Last year, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari celebrated their wedding. As far as spending the rest of their lives together, that isn’t going to work out as hoped: Asghari confirmed yesterday (August 17) that he and Spears are getting divorced.

While the marriage lasted 14 months, their relationship goes back farther than that. So, let’s take a look at how it came to be and what happened along the way.

October 2016

The two first met while making Spears’ video for “Slumber Party,” which was filmed at a Beverly Hills mansion (per US Weekly). Asghari later told Men’s Health that he and Spears exchanged numbers on set. He said of meeting her, “I was excited that I get to meet one of the biggest artists of all time. I had butterflies.”

2017

The two appeared to hit it off after meeting on the “Slumber Party” set. On New Year’s Day 2017, Spears shared a photo of herself and Asghari enjoying a nice dinner. They were spotted together multiple times throughout that year, including at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala in February, at Michael Costello’s Art Hearts show during Los Angeles Fashion Week in March, in Japan in June, at Disneyland in September, and courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game in November.

February 2021

The two remained an item for the next few years, and in 2021, at the height of the #FreeBritney movement, Asghari spoke out against Spears’ father, Jamie Spears. He wrote in a social media post, “Now it’s important for people to understand that I have zero respect for someone trying to control our relationship and constantly throwing obstacles our way,” he wrote. “In my opinion Jamie is a total dick. I won’t be going into details because I’ve always respected our privacy but at the same time I didn’t come to this country to not be able to express my opinion and freedom.”

September 2021

Months later, the two announced that they were engaged. Asghari’s manager said at the time, “The couple made their long-standing relationship official today and are deeply touched by the support, dedication and love expressed to them.”

April 2022

The pair planned to grow their family in 2022 when Spears announced she was pregnant with her and Asghari’s baby. About a month later, though, she revealed she had a miscarriage, writing on Instagram, “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that we lost our miracle baby early in the pregnancy. This is a devastating time for any parent. Perhaps we should have waited to announce until we were further along. However we were overly excited to share the good news. Our love for each other is our strength. We will continue trying to expand our beautiful family. We are grateful for all of your support. We kindly asked for privacy during this difficult moment.”

June 2022

The couple’s engagement reached its natural conclusion when they got married in an intimate wedding ceremony. It was a star-studded event, as icons like Madonna, Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, Paris Hilton, and Donatella Versace were in attendance.

Spears later wrote of the big day, “Wow !!! Holy holy crap !!! WE DID IT !!! WE GOT MARRIED !!! Gggggeeeeezzzzz !!! It was the most spectacular day !!! I was so nervous all morning but then at 2:00 pm it really hit me … WE’RE GETTING MARRIED !!! I had a panic attack and then got it together … the crew who created our home into literally a dream castle were fantastic !!! The ceremony was a dream and the party was even better !!! So many incredible people came to our wedding and I’m still in shock !!! [Drew Barrymore] my girl crush and [Selena Gomez] who btw is way prettier in person if that’s possible both came !!! I was speechless … I kissed [Madonna] again [winking emojis] and we danced into the night with [Paris Hilton] … Thank you [Donatella Versace] for designing my dress … I felt so beautiful … Thank you also to [Stephanie Gottlieb] [Charlotte Tilbury] and [Sofia Tilbury] for my jewelry and makeup !!! I think we all fell on the dance floor at least 2 times !!! I mean come on … we were all VOGUING !!! [Asghari] I LOVE YOU !!!”

August 2023

Things apparently soured from there, which brings us to present day: Reports that the two were getting divorced after 14 months of marriage surfaced a couple days ago, then Asghari confirmed them yesterday (August 17), writing, “After 6 years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together. We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always. Sh*t happens. Asking for privacy seems rediculous [sic], so I will just ask for everyone, including media, to be kind and thoughtful.”

A neo-Nazi defender f*cked around and found out — by getting f*cked up.

Natan Levy, a “UFC fighter from Israel” (as his Twitter bio reads), posted a video this week recapping a fight between him and a far-right Twitter troll. The beef started earlier this month, when Levy tweeted that white nationalist Nick Fuentes was “built like a chopstick.” One of Fuentes’ followers, some schmuck named Ben, quote-tweeted back at Levy, “I’ll drive to Vegas any day of the week to spar you on behalf of Nicholas J. Fuentes and America First. With no formal MMA training should be easy right?” Challenge accepted.

Just two days later, Ben arrived at the Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas and signed waivers to make it official. “I saw one on his posts come across Twitter,” Ben said in the video. “It was critical of somebody who associates himself with America First and the political values that I value. As a defender of that and a former martial arts-experienced, trained person myself, I thought it’d be fun to come spar.”

Less fun: getting his ass whooped by Levy. “Why were you talking shit about Jews on Twitter? Why were you defending Nicholas Fuentes?” Levy asked Ben before the fight. He replied, “I think because of what he says is right. You can layer that behind a mask.” Levy interrupted, “He denies the Holocaust.” Ben believes Fuentes is more of a “revisionist,” whatever that means.

Before they stepped into the ring, Ben was feeling cocky. He boasted that he’s practiced a mix of karate and taekwondo for eight years, and although he’s never done a five-minute round before, “I play UFC 4 a lot.” Levy promised to not “hurt him too bad,” but “a lesson needs to be taught here about trolling.”

Let’s see how it went!

You can watch the full video above.

(Via Mediaite)

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“Escapism is better livin’ than this,” Noname chants on the second song from her new album, Sundial, adding, “Better be honest, baby / We better when we admit.” This juxtaposition is the crux of Noname’s political beliefs, for better or worse. Sure, it exemplifies the beating heart at the center of Sundial‘s intricate web of incisive social commentary and cutting self-recrimination, but it also captures who Noname is as an artist, and ultimately as a human being.

This is the Chicago rapper who first rose to prominence on a wave of support from fellow Chicago rising stars like Chance The Rapper and Saba, only to threaten multiple times to leave the music industry behind entirely. She changed her original name from Noname Gypsy upon learning one of the more negative interpretations of the second half of her nome de guerre. But she wasn’t above sparring with North Carolina fan favorite J. Cole when he seemingly called out her prickly online demeanor in his 2021 throwaway “Snow On Tha Bluff.”

She’s quick to call out Black celebrities like Jay-Z and Beyoncé for embracing the master’s tools in the pursuit of dismantling the master’s house — even here, where she critiques them in the song “Namesake” — but just as swift to refuse to apologize for including a potentially offensive guest MC in Jay Electronica on “Balloons.” She, like many, is a living contradiction, a person whose impulses clash with her beliefs, who falls short of her own standards, but pursues progress over perfection as often as she can.

Throughout Sundial‘s 11 tracks, she excavates and explicates this idea in ways that often seem just as paradoxical as her personality. The production, provided by a list of longtime collaborators and jazz revivalist like Daoud, Slimwav, and Yussef Dayes, offers lullaby-like coos and chords, with soothing strains more suggestive of a cozy night in with a mug of hot chocolate and romance fantasy than fiery anti-capitalist diatribes. Likewise, Noname’s singsong delivery and poetic pen maneuvers hide the points and edges of the acid-dipped darts and daggers deliberately placed across these delicate soundscapes like intellectual booby traps.

The softness of the sounds lulls listeners into sedate comfort before pricking and prodding them to wakefulness like the pea did to the princess. So, when Noname snips, “You could squabble in the comments, bitch, you are a comet,” on “Afro Futurism,” the dualism couldn’t be clearer. She has to jolt her listeners every so often so they might consider the words rather than let them wash over them. A quote that springs to mind comes from an equally enigmatic and controversial woman in rap, Lauryn Hill, via her verse from The Fugees’ “Zealots”: “And even after all my logic and my theory, I add a ‘motherfucker’ so you ignorant niggas hear me.”

That’s why it’s certainly worth considering that Jay Electronica is far from the first or worst rapper to embrace the teachings of the Nation of Islam or the Five-Percent Nation in his rhymes — or why Noname should receive a far greater backlash than any number of others who’ve featured such subject matter throughout rap’s 50 years of existence. Or that Noname, despite embodying so many of the attributes “real hip-hop heads” claim they prefer in women rappers over the more aggressively sexualized postures of MCs like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, that she receives no more support from those hip-hop heads than the women they pit her against.

Noname considers it not just her job but her duty to point out these discrepancies — even when it makes her the villain in her own story. She’s quick to accept that label herself here from the outset; on album opener “Black Mirror,” she calls herself a contrarian. She’s an avowed socialist/anarchist who must embrace some of the principles of a capitalist system to survive as an artist and continue her liberation efforts such as Noname’s Book Club, which sends such texts to inmates (which they are often barred from receiving).

And while many of her choices can be off-putting, such as including the aforementioned Jay Elec or jotting off cynical-seeming dismissals of perhaps sincere inquiries on Twitter, or rhyming in that off-kilter spoken-word flow which isn’t likely to resonate with the folks who need to hear her message most, it’s all honest. Noname herself has already told us; more than anything else, it’s better to be true than to be loved. Ironically, that’s why she’s so beloved in the first place.

Sundial is out now via Noname, Inc. / AWAL Recordings. You can get it here.

Jon Batiste‘s new album World Music Radio is out now. The highly anticipated record has tons of features, such as “Be Who You Are” with JID, NewJeans, and Camilo, as well as the closing track “Life Lesson” with Lana Del Rey, who unveiled her new album Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd earlier this year.

The piano-driven ballad finds the singers trading off verses. Lana sings of a relationship complicated by a power imbalance and subsequent resentment: “I read an article about a star who said that standing / In the shadow of her husband felt so dark / Reminded me of you and I because / That’s very much the way our story was.”

The two collaborated earlier this year for “Candy Necklace.”

Batiste also recently covered Taylor Swift’s “Sweet Nothing.” “I just went to the Taylor Swift concert and it would be fun to do something with Taylor,” he said. “She was nice enough to invite us and give us tickets to one of her MetLife Stadium shows over Memorial Day weekend, and I’d love to work with any of the living legends, you know, any folks that I can learn something from — even if we don’t put it out.”

Listen to “Life Lesson” above.

World Music Radio is out now via Verve/Interscope. Find more information here.

(WARNING: Spoilers for this week’s The Chi episode will be found below.)

This week on The Chi, it’s time to party! Emmett and Keisha went through with the purchase of their new home, and to celebrate, they threw a house party and invited friends, both new and old, to come by. There’s a lot of dancing and good food, but also plenty of tense moments as well in this episode. Bakari and Lynae get into an argument about the former’s work with Douda, Nina is frustrated with her kids’ current relationship with her, Victor and Douda still don’t see eye to eye, Tiffany gets into an argument with Emmett and Keisha after EJ uses a cuss word, and a gift from Douda to Emmett leads to a tense moment between Douda and Darnell. Despite this all, there are plenty of good moments as well. Victor and Fatima take a big step forward in their relationship and Papa’s patience with Kenya seems to be paying off.

The aforementioned events in the third episode of Showtime’s The Chi season six, titled “House Party,” are soundtracked by songs that help to accentuate the emotions behind each scene. You can find a list of them below as well as details about the scenes that the records played behind.

Modre — “Better Man” Feat. Freewill

We hear this record around the 5:20 mark as a frustrated customer yells at Kenya for his order not being ready at his designated pick-up time. Papa hears the upset customer and steps in to handle things. He addresses the customer’s frustrations and also makes them apologize to Kenya for yelling at her, something that impresses her.

Brian McKnight Jr. — “Mi No Neo”

Around the 8:15 mark, this record plays as Keisha and Malaysia meet for the first time in the former’s new house. The two have an awkward conversation about money, rent, and Emmett’s loyalty.

Gavin Turek — “The Distance”

Gavin Turek’s “The Distance” plays around the 14:15 mark as Keisha’s mom Nina and stepmom Dre give her an air fryer as a gift for her new house with Emmett. This then turns into a conversation where Nina expresses concerns about Keisha’s decision to get a house with Emmett, despite them not being married yet. Nina also expresses her frustration over her current relationship with her kids as both Keisha and Kevin seem a bit distant from her.

Ossaiofficial — “Tik Tok”

This song plays around the 21:13 mark when Rob and Nuk are outside smoking and talking. Rob offers Nuk some of his new weed, and Nuk approves of it and even inquires about where he got it from. Rob keeps the info close to himself as he assumes that Nuk is hiding information about Q’s death.

Jai’Len Josey — “Take Me Higher”

We hear this record around the 23:09 mark as the party begins at Emmett and Keisha’s house. People are enjoying food and talking to each other and more folks come in like Victor and his girlfriend Fatima. Emmett and Keisha also hear EJ say “b*tch” and Keisha instructs Emmett to talk to Tiffany about the words their son hears and which ones to and not to use.

V.I.C. — “Wobble”

Around the 25:36 mark, the party continues as everyone in attendance gets up and gets loose to do the Wobble dance. Shaad also arrives and quickly gets situated to join the fun.

Beau Blaise, Elizabeth Caseley, Alex Nova — “Got Me Creepin’”

The song plays around the 30:19 mark as Fatima and Keisha admire a piece of art that Emmett bought for Keisha and their new home. Through their conversation, Fatima and Keisha learn that they are both fans of home decor and go on to schedule a day that they can look at new art pieces for each others’ homes

Frank Famous — “Round Me”

Frank Famous’ “Round Me” plays around the 39:35 mark after a tense conversation between Douda and Darnell. Douda gifted Emmett a gun for his new home and though Emmett opened the gift in private, Darnell knew something was up with the gift. Darnell ends up taking the gun from Emmett’s room and warns Douda that he will kill him if anything happens to Emmett or his family.

Brian McKnight Jr. — “Should’ve Gotten To Know Me”

We hear this song around the 46:25 mark as Rob and Tiffany are driving home with EJ in the backseat after an argument with Keisha and Emmett. The couple originally plays a rap song during their ride, but when Tiffany sees EJ bobbing his head to it, she changes it to this Brian McKnight Jr. record. Though Tiffany told Keisha not to comment on how she raises EJ, it seems like at this moment, Tiffany acknowledges that Keisha was right.

New episodes of ‘The Chi’ are available through the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan on Fridays at 3am EST/ 12 pm PST. Weekly episodes also air Sundays on Showtime at 9pm EST/PST.

Stephen A. Smith uses First Take as a platform to argue with people about sports. But there’s much more to Smith that that, and usually, he explores topics that interest him outside of the world of sports on his podcast, “The Stephen A. Smith Show.”

Here’s an example: Smith apparently ran into a problem recently, as his two daughters promised their friends that he would buy all of them tickets to see Taylor Swift‘s currently tour, The Eras Tour. Now, as someone who went to this and can confirm that tickets to this thing cost an arm and a leg, I empathize with Smith, even though he makes a lot more money than I do. Smith had to buy 10 tickets, which came out to $20,000, but as an added bonus, he was able to get his hands on a pair of free tickets, which gave him the chance to attend. And as he explained, he was a fan.

“That’s the best concert I’ve ever been to in my life,” Smith said. “Excuse my language, but that sh*t was off the chain. Taylor Swift brought the damn house down. I was jamming to Taylor Swift. She was sensational. I’d pay to see her again. Seriously, I’m not joking. She was a superstar that night. That girl is special.”

Stephen A. Smith, if you would ever like to discuss The Eras Tour in depth, please reach out to us and we’ll happily talk about it with you.

Those darn Zoomers love hijacking millennial hits. The latest to give the prior generation’s musical faves a spin is Flo Milli, who samples Kelis’ 2003 hit “Milkshake” in her boastful, flirty new single, “Hot Box.” Going a step further, she also pays homage to the early-aughts classic with the accompanying music video, which sees Flo Milli as the driver/proprietor of an ice cream truck selling — what else? — delicious milkshakes with the help of a pair of seductive servers. Flo herself jumps out to show off her ‘fit, a super-short jean skirt and ultra low-cut camisole top, looking like she stepped out of a time machine from the 2000s.

“Milkshake” isn’t the only past hit she’s remixed lately. In July, she dropped a “FloMix” of Lil Wayne’s “A Milli,” joining a long list of rappers who’ve contributed their own vocal takes to Wayne’s smash. Earlier that month, she tackled Bay Area legend Too Short’s “Blow The Whistle.” (Incidentally, she’s the second artist to sample “Milkshake” in as many years — hopefully, Kelis won’t be as upset with her as she was with Beyoncé.)

More recently, she dropped a new single, “Fruit Loop,” ahead of announcing her third studio album, Fine Ho, Stay, which will presumably complete the trilogy of Ho, Why Is You Here? and You Still Here, Ho? Give that lady points for consistency. While “Hot Box” might not appear on Fine Ho, Stay, it’ll certainly help keep her on rap fans’ radars as she rolls out the completion of the hat trick.

Watch Flo Milli’s “Hot Box” video above.

Summer Walker and hundreds of social media users asked for a love prayer as intense as Ciara’s. All in the hopes of finding a healing love after heartbreak. But, as the singer points out in her new single, “Forever” with Lil Baby, prayer is just one of the many steps.

The track — co-produced by Jaydot, Precision Productions, and Theron Thomas — is a glimpse into the musician’s nearly decade-long marriage to NFL quarterback Russell Wilson. No matter how hard her famous ex’s fan base trolls their union, they somehow rise above it all while expanding their family (the pair or now on their third child together).

That perseverance is seemingly the inspiration behind the song’s opening verse, as Ciara sings, “Everyone’s hatin’, goin’ half on a baby / They think that I’m crazy / ‘Cause one night only can be enough / Some say I’m hatin’ because I be sayin’, ‘Love is amazin’/ I know I’m not the only one / Hold on, I want a real world together / If I’m trippin’, let me know / One plus another is better, babe / You spendin’ all your time alone.”

Lil Baby’s romantic history has been rocky, but that didn’t stop him from leaning into the record’s theme, rapping, “You ain’t gotta rush, it’s fine, baby / I’m the one you take your time with / Keep it for me, you gotta try sh*t / Made a bond, we gotta die with it / Head first, I done dived in / You the one, well, really you a ten / I know my mind like here she go again / We ain’t gotta standout, we could blend in / And I’ll make sure to give you my attention.”

Directors Taj and Dre expand upon the idea of happily ever after as the musician attend a glamorous wedding where they encourage their friends to leap into love.

Watch the video for “Forever” above.

CiCi is out now via Beauty Marked Entertainer, Inc. Find more information here.