Aside from some semi-blatant red flags and likely dangerous application of the Devil’s advocacy, this all appears to be an effective rollout for a surprise mixtape, right?

Source: https://allhiphop.com/rumors/yo-gotti-young-dolphs-feud-revisited-by-angry-fans-alleging-birthday-release-is-purposely-petty/

At the time, Chance filled the hole “Juice” left with an interlude where he explained that he “really wanted ‘Juice’ to be on the mixtape, but (he) couldn’t get (the sample) cleared in time.”

Source: https://americansongwriter.com/chance-the-rapper-announces-concert-celebrating-10-year-anniversary-of-acid-rap/

Drama released Trap or Die, his first mixtape, in 2005!

Source: https://allhiphop.com/features/year-in-review-best-hip-hop-albums-of-2022/

Every action he made towards promoting himself, from releasing his debut mixtape to teaming up with major players in the business, was intentional.

Source: https://tumblerridgenews.com/bandman-kevo-networth/

His self-released Sex, Drugs & Homework mixtape dropped in 2014.

Source: https://allhiphop.com/news/ari-melber-debuts-idks-mr-police-video-on-msnbc/

In 2019, the Alabama rapper found viral fame with her song, “Beef FloMix” and that built the perfect foundation for her first mixtape, 2020’s Ho, why is you here?

Source: https://time.com/6548832/most-anticipated-albums-of-2024/

Kelela emerged as a solo artist releasing her first mixtape in 2013, “,” with spellbinding vocals and experimental productions rooted in mainstream R&B.

Source: https://pepperdine-graphic.com/album-review-kelela-makes-the-dance-floor-her-salvation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=album-review-kelela-makes-the-dance-floor-her-salvation

Raheem Bacon was promoting the event on his Facebook and social media pages as a release party for his new mixtape release “Taking Chances 3.” The album, released on Apple Music July 22, has tracks named “Dangerous Love” and “Gunshots.”

Source: https://hiphopwired.com/1501330/florida-rapper-350heem-shot-killed/

Simz was 16 when she released her first mixtape in 2010 but it wasn’t until her – written from the foggy headspace of a quarter-life crisis – that she gained widespread recognition for her work.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/little-simz-review-alexandra-palace-no-thank-you-b2445650.html

The Grammy Award-winner is also gearing up to release her new mixtape Clear 2: Soft Life.

Source: https://madamenoire.com/1340993/summer-walker-27th-birthday-party/

Weekly, unreleased mixtape tracks and exclusive content are embedded in the PUMA Mixtape RS-XL shoe’s scannable NFC-powered “LGT Tag.”

Source: https://thesource.com/2023/08/11/roc-nation-humble-souls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roc-nation-humble-souls