Metro Boomin and Future Ignite Controversy with New Mixtape Release
Rumored Drama Stems from Coinciding Album Drops
Hip-hop stars Future and Metro Boomin have stirred up a storm in the hip-hop scene through their latest joined album, WE DON’T TRUST YOU. The dynamic duo has announced another sizzling mixtape, timed to release concurrently with rapper Gunna’s much-anticipated album. This seeming schedule clash has led fans to speculate about an underlying tension between Future and former YSL affiliate, Gunna.
Future & Gunna’s Social Media Face-Off
Rapper Gunna, currently on his “Bittersweet” tour and readying himself for his new album ONE OF WUN’s release this Friday (May 10), has seen his YSL X account tweet his album’s news, which the “pushin P” rapper reshared on his timeline.
In a move that has caused much speculation, Future tweeted about his new unnamed mixtape, leading fans to think that this could be a calculated move to overshadow Gunna’s impending release.
In a series of tweets that involved seemingly heated exchanges, Future wrote, “F*ck yo album. Sh*t ain’t slappin like my MIXTAPE”. He then followed up with responses stating “MAY TENTH” and “MIXTAPE PLUTO”.
Gunna seemed to respond indirectly by saying, “F*c What These boys are talkin bout,” choosing to post cryptic messaging in reply.
However, until now, there’s uncertainty about the interconnectedness of these responses, but fans have been busy constructing theories given the tense hip-hop landscape. Reactions from all quarters have been captured beneath.
‘DPH Hot Take’
In our closing commentary, this ‘war’ of album releases underlies the competitive spirit of the hip-hop industry. It’s unclear if Future’s mixtape announcement, coinciding with Gunna’s album release, is a coincidence or a strategic move. However, whether this rivalry is real or perceived, it’s undoubtedly escalating anticipation and creating more buzz around both releases. Engaging fans through cryptic exchanges, stars are masterfully navigating the music business and leveraging social media to promote both their work and their ‘brand’ personality. It’s the hip-pop version of “all publicity is good publicity”. The music might be what’s being released, but it’s the drama that’s being sold.