The 31-year-old rapper was released from prison on Friday. Multiple videos of Fat Trel basking in his freedom surfaced on social media.
“They just freed the m############ real!” he said in one clip. “You know what the f### it is! The king of Northeast is back, n####, and you know what the f### is up with me n####.”
Finally!! Our guy DC’s @FATTREL is home! Some real insane crank about to releases in city! Let’s turn up bro! 🔥🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/v9jce7IFFt
Fat Trel, whose real name is Martrel Reeves, was serving time behind bars for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. In July 2018, cops found a ghost gun in his car during a traffic stop.
According to the gun control and anti-gun violence nonprofit Brady United, ghost guns are “unserialized and untraceable firearms.” They can be purchased online and assembled at home.
In another clip from the post-release celebration, Fat Trel artist insisted he’s done carrying guns.
“No more guns for Fat Trel,” he declared. “Make sure all the P.O.’s and parole and the judges see this!”
The former Maybach Music Group pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a ghost gun in 2020. He was sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison as well as three years of supervised release.
The Starz network debuted a new trailer for Power Book II: Ghost on Thursday. Season 2 of the crime drama will premiere on Sunday, November 21 at 8 pm ET.
Michael Rainey Jr. (Tariq St. Patrick), Mary J. Blige (Monet Stewart Tejada), Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Davis MacLean), Shane Johnson (Cooper Saxe), Larenz Tate (Rashad Tate), and Woody McClain (Cane Tejada) are part of the Ghost cast.
Power Book II: Ghost is the sequel to Power which ended its six-season run on Starz in 2020. Following the end of the original Power, creators of the show extended the story to Power Book II later that year.
The “Power Universe” is executive produced by Courtney A. Kemp through End of Episode, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Atmosphere Entertainment MM.
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Power Book II: Ghost begins its second season with Tariq St. Patrick still running from a legacy that haunts him. Forced into the choice to take the life of his professor, Jabari Reynolds, Tariq finds himself drifting further from that which he’s been fighting to protect: his family. With Tasha in witness protection, Tariq knows he must sacrifice anything to save what’s left of his family. Unable to do it alone, he turns to those wielding power and influence: Davis MacLean and his new partner, Cooper Saxe, as well as Rashad Tate.
All of these options come with a steep price, so it’s back to business with the Tejadas. However, with two murders involving Stansfield, Monet Tejada has to question if Tariq is what’s best for her family as she seeks to protect her nephew’s professional basketball prospects at all costs. Her kids, Dru and Diana, question her moves as she grows more distracted, especially when Monet goes as far as trusting Cane again despite his actions against the family. In doing so, Monet finds herself in bed with Mecca, a man who wants to show her a whole new world, potentially at the cost of destroying her old one, forcing Monet to lean on Tariq, who must decide what he really wants and what he’s going to sacrifice to get it.
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Several 50 Cent-Produced Shows Were Greenlit For Season 2
Courtney A. Kemp and 50 Cent also produce Power Book III: Raising Kanan starring MeKai Curtis, Patina Miller, Omar Epps, Joey Bada$$, and Quincy Brown. Former Destiny’s Child singer LeToya Luckett is joining the show’s second season.
“Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson continues to find and cultivate stories like BMF that are culturally relevant, bringing the network important untold stories that are incredibly diverse both in front of and behind the camera,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President/CEO of STARZ.
Nick Cannon appears to be a very busy man. The 41-year-old father of seven hosts a daytime television talk show, a morning radio show, and the Wild ‘n Out improv game show.
Apparently, Nick Cannon is also managing the career of Hip Hop legend Lil Kim. The Queen Bee recently appeared on an episode of Complex‘s “Hiking with Rappers” YouTube series.
While walking the trails of the Los Angeles area, Lil Kim spoke to King Keraun about her storied career in the entertainment business. Kim also revealed she is currently closely aligned with Nick Cannon.
“I just shot a movie with Nick Cannon. Nick Cannon, people don’t even know, he’s one of my best friends. We’ve been best friends for years,” said Lil Kim. “We just shot a movie called Miracle Across 125th Street. It’s like the Friday of Christmas movies.”
The Brooklyn-bred rapper/actress added, “I really did that movie for Nick. It’s part of my next level, Nick is convincing me. You know, he’s my manager?”
Previously, Nick Cannon worked as a manager for SlutWalk organizer Amber Rose. Cannon’s NCredible Entertainment has also been associated with Wild ‘n Out cast members like Hitman Holla, Conceited, Charlie Clips, and Justina Valentine.
Lil Kim released her 9 album in 2019. That project joined a catalog that includes 1996’s Hard Core, 2000’s The Notorious K.I.M., 2003’s La Bella Mafia, and 2005’s The Naked Truth.
In addition, the Junior M.A.F.I.A. member starred in and produced VH1’s Girls Cruise reality show. Lil Kim was also hired to narrate American Gangster: Trap Queens on the BET+ streaming service.
Summer Walker provided her fans a taste of what to expect on Still Over It by dropping a new single off the project. “Ex For A Reason” featuring JT of the City Girls landed on Friday (October 15).
According to Summer Walker, “Ex For A Reason” was co-written by Sean Garrett and produced by Buddah Bless. Still Over It will also host 19 other tracks including a closer called “Ciara’s Prayer” narrated by “Goodies” hitmaker Ciara.
Summer Walker released her breakout project, Over It, in 2019. That album opened at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart with 134,000 first-week units.
Over It reached the pinnacle of the Top R&B Albums and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts as well. The song “Playing Games” peaked at #16 on the Hot 100 rankings, giving Summer Walker her first Top 20 hit.
In addition, “Girls Need Love (Remix)” with Drake hit #37 on the Hot 100. Over the last two years, Summer Walker also collaborated with 21 Savage, Trey Songz, Moneybagg Yo, Sam Smith, Justin Bieber, and other acts.
Rory Farrell and Jamil “Mal” Clay inked a new deal for their podcast. The New Rory and Mal show is now headed over to SiriusXM’s Stitcher through the More Sauce label.
Vulturebroke the news that Rory and Mal signed on with SiriusXM. Previously, they were part of The Joe Budden Podcast team before parting ways with Budden in May.
Rory & Mal reportedly still maintain 100% ownership of their podcast. The first edition of New Rory and Mal on Stitcher is scheduled to be released on November 2 with new episodes arriving every Tuesday and Friday.
According to Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder and Mal’s older brother Kareem “Biggs” Burke, the Stitcher deal is worth eight figures. Biggs tweeted a photo of Rory and Mal with a caption that read, “What a fresh 10 million looks like.”
“I think the whole world saw what Mal and I stood for, and where our heads were as far as what we were going to tolerate and not tolerate,” Rory told Vulture.
He continued, “We weren’t just going to do a deal just to do a deal. We’ve publicly turned down more money than most podcasters have ever dreamed to see. So we’re not doing something unless it’s a deal that’s fair.”
Rory and Mal were essentially fired from The Joe Budden Podcastafter repeated disagreements with the main host Joe Budden. In response, New Rory and Mal launched in July. They were replaced on The JBP by Ice and Ish.
“Speaking for myself, I’m totally moved on in regard to that. I don’t even think about it. Where Rory and I stand now, looking back, it was the best thing that happened. I don’t have any reservations or any hard feelings toward anybody,” said Mal about The JPB breakup.
Rory added, “I do think it was a blessing. I kinda wish it didn’t have to play out publicly. I thought that was a little corny. I thought we were all better than that, but you know, it is what it is. It made for good entertainment, I guess.”
The official New Rory and Mal YouTube channel amassed over 7 million views since May. The duo’s most recent episode – titled “Sport Mode” – currently has 219,000 plays on the platform.
Ellen invited the software developers on the show to bring light to their app.
“Right now, I’m on a mission to help 10,000 girls of color get into the world of tech and start their career path,” Jay Jay said to Ellen and the studio audience. “Just for me, there’s not much representation of people who look like me in the world of tech and I know other little girls want to get into this world. They don’t see that they can do it.”
Young tech entrepreneur Jay Jay has created a scholarship fund to help other Black girls get their start in the technology industries.
“I want to be that guide and help them do it — and just start them off with their career,” she said. “I actually have a scholarship fund as well that we’re raising awareness for to help these women and girls start their career.”
Ellen then introduced her surprise guest saying, “I have a friend who heard about this and he wants to help,” before Ludacris came out.
Explaining that he can relate to their mission because he has incarcerated family members, he told Jay Jay and Antoine, “[I] absolutely love what you’re doing. I have family members that are incarcerated and all they ever ask for is pictures.”
“You guys are connecting the world. I have my own foundation that helps facilitate dreams for young ladies like yourself. I came here personally because I want to donate $10,000 to what you’re doing.”
Ellen then matched Luda’s donation presenting Jay Jay and Antoine with another $10,000 check.
Atlanta-raised rapper Young Thug returned with another body of work. Punk landed on DSPs today (October 15), and the project features several high-profile acts.
J. Cole shows up on “Stressed” with T-Shyne. For “Bubbly,” Young Thug tapped Drake and Travis Scott. Plus, the Punk tracklist includes contributions by late artists Juice WRLD and Mac Miller.
There are also guest appearances from Strick, Gunna, Future, BSlime, Post Malone, A$AP Rocky, Lil Double 0, Doja Cat, Nate Ruess, and Jeff Bhasker. Production for the album was provided by Charlie Handsome, T-Minus, Pi’erre Bourne, Wheezy, and more.
Punk is Young Thug’s second official studio LP. 2019’s So Much Fun was a commercial and critical success for Thugger. That album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 131,000 first-week units.
Additionally, Young Thug released numerous mixtapes such as Barter 6, Slime Season, Jeffery, and Beautiful Thugger Girls. The YSL leader also teamed with Future for Super Slimey and Chris Brown for Slime & B. YSL’s Slime Language 2 compilation peaked at #1 earlier this year.
After stirring the pot and suggesting a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Dr. Umar Johnson, Freddie Gibbs has put himself forward as a contender, issuing a challenge to Dr. Umar. The fight would need a heavy-weight promoter as Freddie’s fees are not cheap!
The “Gang Signs” rapper was performing at Austin City Limits Festival in Austin, Texas last weekend. During an interview after his set, he was asked about controversial Pan-African personality, Dr. Umar Johnson.
“Dr. Umar soft as hell,” he said. “Dr. Umar gonna pick a fight with Mike Tyson because that’s a political move for the internet but you never said you wanna fight Freddie Kane. Mike Tyson ain’t gonna fight your fat ass, man. You fat as f###, bro. You cannot f### with Tyson.”
“I got love for Dr. Umar but I will whoop your ass in the first round and I will get high and drunk on every drug… I will f### you up. I’d need about $5 million to fight you. I got s### to do.”
The clip has gone viral and the response on Twitter was hilarious.
Word got back to Dr. Umar who was not impressed and though he said he had respect for the boxing legend he also issued a challenge to Mike; get in the ring with him for five exhibition rounds.
“How much can we charge for the tickets? Iron Mike and King Kong,” the self-proclaimed Prince of Pan-Africanism said. “I’m ready for this as long as Bernard Hopkins is training me. If I can’t get Bernard, I want Floyd [Mayweather].”
Freddie Gibbs responded: If Dr. Umar beat me in anything athletic I’ll pay for his school and be the janitor there.
If Dr. Umar beat me in anything athletic I’ll pay for his school and be the janitor there.
Back in 2001, before his rise to becoming one of the world’s biggest superstars, Drake began his run on Canadian teen drama “Degrassi: The Next Generation.”
The 6 God played the character of teenager Jimmy Brooks for seven seasons. His character was shot in season four resulting in him being paralyzed and wheelchair-bound.
James Hurst, a former writer on the show, revealed Drake’s concerns over his image after his character had to appear in a wheelchair. He recalled receiving a letter from a Toronto law firm on Drake’s behalf. “Aubrey Graham will not return to Degrassi season six as Jimmy Brooks unless his injury is healed, and he’s out of the wheelchair,” read the letter.
He immediately spoke to Drake about it who said he was unaware of the letter. Hurst then asked Drake how he really felt about the wheelchair.
“He’s like, ‘All my friends in the rap game say I’m soft because I’m in a wheelchair,’” he said.
Hurst then flipped the situation. “‘Well, tell your friends in the rap game that you got shot. How much harder can you get? You got shot, and you’re in a wheelchair.’ He was like, ‘Yeah, yeah.’”
#Degrassi writer James Hurst reveals in an oral history of the show published by @TheAVClub that @Drake threatened legal action to get his character 'out of the wheelchair':
"He's like, 'All my friends in the rap game say I'm soft because I'm in a wheelchair.'” pic.twitter.com/njsgmx2P5I
After Hurst’s pep talk he says Drake” was so nice and apologetic about everything. He instantly backed down.” Giving the rapper further motivation he told him:
‘Aubrey, there’s some kid somewhere in a wheelchair, who’s completely ignored, who’s never on television, never gets represented. I need you to represent this person. You’re the coolest kid on the show, and you can say there’s nothing wrong with being in a wheelchair.'”
Drake left the show in 2008 to pursue his music career and the rest, as they say, is history.
The Joe Budden Podcast had one of the most famous fallings-out in podcast history. The “JBP” had a huge audience and their fans were devastated when it became apparent the podding team was unable to resolve their differences and the split would be a permanent one.
When Rory and Mal popped up with their own show, ‘New Rory & Mal,’ fans were divided and unsure whether the pair were able to go it alone without Joe as lead mic. Now, Rory (full name Rory Farrell) and Mal, (full name Jamil Clay) have announced they signed a deal and it looks like they may have got to the bag…
Mal’s brother Kareem “Biggs” Burke, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, revealed the news on social media. He suggested the deal could be worth a cool $10 million.
They discussed the speculation that Joe Budden could sue the pair following their departure. Rory and Mal were unconcerned and suggested they have receipts that could be damaging for Joe if things came out in court.
“Yeah no, it’s not an issue for us,” said Mal. “That’s something you would probably have to ask him, but it would be very funny — and a lot would be exposed — if he decided to do that.” Rory agreed and said, “That’s not a route he would want to go. I can assure you that.”
They also spoke about ownership and independence and said that though they are not against being independent, “the deal with Stitcher just made sense. They understand what we’re trying to do and what we represent and how important it is for us.”
They confirmed, “We have 100 percent ownership of our show.”
They also spoke about the state of their relationship with Joe currently.
“Speaking for myself, I’m totally moved on in regard to that,” Mal said. “I don’t even think about it. Where Rory and I stand now, looking back, it was the best thing that happened. I don’t have any reservations or any hard feelings toward anybody. I did, at first. I was in a very, very different mindset a few months ago. We just didn’t know what was going on, but as time went on, Rory and I got a lot of answers to the questions we had.”
Mal continued and spoke on Joe’s character: “You know, character is character, right? If somebody is a certain way with other people, you can only expect them to be that way with you, you know what I mean? Like maybe it’s just not your turn yet. Maybe that person hasn’t been that way with you yet, but your time is coming. That was a hard pill to swallow at first, especially since we thought it was a real friendship for so many years. But again, character is character.”
He also said that on reflection, the split “needed to happen, and I’m happy it happened.”
It appears the former trio has barely spoken after the split. Rory said though he had run into Joe “it wasn’t really a conversation.” Mal went further and said, “I haven’t seen or spoken to him since my last day at the studio. I’m happy it went that way because if I had seen him or run into him, it would have been bad news.”
Lizzo s really one of the most interesting figures in the music game now, but she is more about challenging social norms. Right now, she may have some music out, but I would not know because she is too busy trolling the internet. Her body seems to be the main thing that gets people talking about her. She can drop a song and that last 24 hours, but we may be talking for days if she show’s us her bare a$$. Guess what she went and did? Showed her tail! And what a sight it is!
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I might have to go to the bathroom! Lizzo just turns me on!
I am not sure what to think about her though. She really seems to be starving for any sort of attention. And then when the comments turn toxic, which they almost always do, she will be crying. Anyway, I hope she is happy, but not losing sight on what is most important, b.
Tiffany Haddish, Lil Rel Howery, Sarunas J. Jackson and Logan Browning attend a special screening of “The Harder They Fall” at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California.
The after-party was a real celebration of the movie and its majority Black cast. Jay-Z pulled out all the stops and had a live band to entertain the guests. In a surprise for everyone there, the Roc Nation boss took to the mic for an impromptu performance. In one clip, Jay raps his freestyle on TooShort’s “Blow The Whistle” beat.
The Los Angeles launch at the Shrine auditorium featured a bright blue carpet and some heavy star power, with even more celebrities attending the after-party. Jay-Z’s good friend, Kelly Rowland was there, though apparently nobody told Hov. The moment he spotted his wife’s Destiny’s Child bandmate has gone viral.
Speaking back in 2018 he said: “I think that was the last frontier of where the song was going to go. Had he not done that it might not have gone there, east coast and beyond and you know, people will play Jay-Z’s verse.”
Jonathan Faneytt, who goes by the stage name of BigBop, is beginning to take the music industry by storm. BigBop grew up in a talented household in Queens, NY where he naturally gravitated towards music at the age of 9. His passion for creating music skyrocketed after watching his brother carve out his own path in the music industry. BigBop draws inspiration for his music from other artists such as Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, as well as Sublime and Subtronics. His greatest inspiration in life, however, is his beautiful soon-to-be wife Jess.
BigBop is no stranger to the spotlight as he has been featured on Power 105.1 and even worked with world-renowned artist Soulja Boy. BigBop is the CEO of his own record label “WavyWorld” where he is currently signed under. As for BigBop’s future, he has a plethora of singles coming out including “Only Know” featuring Slick Pusha, “Lies”, “Alone”, and “Crash Course” just to name a few. His highly anticipated music video for his hit song “Like My Bop” is set to release in the coming weeks.
Having faced many traumatic and challenging times in his own life, BigBop focuses on delivering a powerful message through his music. He intends for his fans to emotionally feel and harness the energy he puts out through his music and use it as inspiration. He wants his music to make you feel as if you can overcome any obstacle that’s placed in your path. Through his life experience, he understands that your biggest competition is yourself and wants to be a spark of courage for those who strive to reach their dreams.
Upcoming female singer and songwriter Jade Alexis made her debut to all streaming platforms with her newest single ‘My B####’. The song gives us an initial look at everything the singer is capable of, showing promise for the future.
Jade Alexis doesn’t waste a moment on ‘My B####’, confidently delivering lyrics about how she’s been bossing up. The artist brags about her lifestyle, setting her standards high for any man that might be looking to get her attention. The song is brought together with a male featured on the song’s hook, adding a unique dynamic to the track’s overall vibe.
The singer stated that she plans to release new music soon, including a new single in late October called “Toxic”.
TNE Jaypee has had an impressive beginning to his career which started less than a year ago. The artist made his debut a few months ago, opening with his single ‘Trap Talk’. TNE Jaypee recently passed an impressive milestone as an independent artist, racking up over 100,000 streams on his single ‘First Day Out’.
The single’s streaming success can be largely attributed to the real message TNE Jaypee delivers on the song. The MC gets real with his audience, talking about the time he was canned for felony charges. TNE Jaypee isn’t someone who would be caught lacking and paid the price when he was pulled over by a cop.
The song explains his experiences behind bars, accurately detailing a lack of food, sleep, and even showers. When the artist got out he went to Wendy’s and bought a 4 for 4. He outlines everything further on the track.
Desiree Schlotz has come up with another blockbuster single. She’s a great musician who just can’t seem to quit creating hit singles. With “Mykonos,” she seemed to have read her fans’ minds and given exactly what they wanted. Fans are delighted about the new song, and its popularity continues to rise.
Desiree Schlotz has always been a bit of a wild card in the field. No one knew what to make of her music because she was fresh to the scene. Her music, on the other hand, spoke for itself. The tracks acquired popularity within a few weeks of its release, increasing Desiree Schlotz’s professional possibilities.
“Mykonos” feels like an invasion of privacy, but it’s one you’ll love. Desiree Schlotz appeared to read our minds and understand precisely what we needed: a new touch on dance music. And she did a wonderful job on that front. We also look forward to more amazing tunes from her in the future.
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With the release of his brand-new hit “Can’t Stop It,” Truly Tekin has established a name for himself. Overnight, the song became a huge success. Music lovers from all around the world are raving about this brand-new smash single. A true musical phenomenon has emerged with “Can’t Stop It” by Tekin.
As an investor in technology companies, Tekin has proven to his followers that he also knows music. This year, he published a three-song EP on his label. All of his EP’s tracks are slowly but surely becoming more popular. Because of his varied stage, he can make music that appeals to a diverse group of listeners.
It’s safe to say that Truly Tekin and Rumor Records collaborated closely on the creation of “Can’t Stop It.” As far as the songwriting goes, Rumor Records’ Truly Tekin and their team at Rumor did an outstanding job. As soon as you realize how much more fun the party will be with this music, you’ll understand how great their work actually is.
If you want to check out “Can’t Stop It” or more of Truly Tekin’s work then you can find it here:
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Munday Martin has been enthralled by the world of music for as long as he can remember, having grown up in a musically inclined family. With the help of his smart father, he was able to start obtaining gigs in the music industry and fell in love immediately. He remembers skipping school as a kid to do shows, and he’s always looking for that nostalgic feeling. Martin has overcome a great deal of suffering over the years and is now ready to devote his time and energy to his music. He has, however, published a new song called “Silver Lining,” which you should make sure to check out.
In “Silver Lining,” Martin talks about overcoming his tendencies and addictions and finding peace with God. The song is full of harmony from top to bottom thanks to Martin’s lyrical flow and careful use of instrumentals. This song will make you reflect on what you pay attention to and how you spend your time, and you’ll want to hear more from this brilliant artist.
“Silver Lining” by Munday Martin is some of his best work to date, and it sets a new bar for what we may expect from him in the future. Munday Martin has a lot more planned for the remainder of the year, with a flurry of new singles on the way. Keep an eye out for his name and listen to his music if you haven’t already so you can get in on the wave early.
Lil Durk has not been in a lot of trouble recently.
So, Durk – he’s not in any trouble at the moment. He does have a situation but it has been very quiet on that. I don’t even want to talk about that now. Let’s talk about the recent arrest of OTF Muwop and RICO charges by the feds for those that are allegedly killers. Five dudes were arrestedl, but Durk was not one of them/ FBG Duck was a rapper a thats from Chicago who was out shopping one day and men shot and killed him as he was looking for material items for his child. Well they made arrests on that!
Now, Durk seems to be a solid guy. I do not know much more about him other than what it seems to be. He seems to have a ride or die chick by his side. Also, he’s been on tour with his bro Lil Baby and they are rocking stadiums in a pandemic! Greatness. Anyway, bro has made a proclamation that has people looking with a side eye.
I’m going to get my high school diploma I want to challenge myself on my goals and real life situations
Now, this comes the DAY AFTER all those dudes were busted. As you MAY know, the Feds have a 95% conviction rate. Not arrest rate….or harrassment rate…CONVICTION RATE. This means when they come for you, they typically already have all they need to NAIL you to the WALL. So, I commend Durk on trying to get his education at 26. Hopefully, this is the start. IF they have a case, it is not going away becasue of a tweet.
ZakG, who was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, is a budding hip-hop musician looking to take his career to the next level by the end of 2021. He has a distinct sound that is unlike anything else in the industry right now, and he is capitalizing on it to grow rapidly. There is no doubt that he has the ability to be a big-time star; now it is just a matter of waiting for his big break. He has recently released his new track “Friends,” and it is a smash hit.
The song “Friends” is about ZakG not needing any new friends. He has the ones he requires and understands that anyone attempting to enter his life on a friend level these days is simply wanting to gain from him and his success. He knows it can be a shady world out there, especially in the music industry, and he isn’t going to take any chances.
“Friends” is a masterpiece of a song that exposes the naked truth of what it’s like to be successful. Those who used to turn a cold shoulder at you try to re-enter your life, while new individuals try to sneak in. Fortunately for ZakG, he is aware of this and is not allowing it to occur. If you loved “Friends,” keep an eye out for future releases from ZakG, as there is a lot more in the works from the talented young artist.
