The WTBS crew tackles the Spotify lawsuit, Kanye West’s BULLY delays, Kodak Black’s new album, and all the latest hip-hop headlines—from Juice WRLD’s record-breaking streams to the NLE Choppa vs. NBA YoungBoy beef.

The RGM crew is back with another episode of With That Being Said, diving headfirst into the week’s biggest stories shaking up hip-hop and the music industry.

The Spotify Fraud Lawsuit
A major storm is brewing in the streaming world — Spotify is facing a class-action lawsuit over alleged “mass-scale fraudulent streaming.” The WTBS team unpacks the explosive claims that the platform ignored bot activity, what this means for artist royalties, and how it could reshape trust in streaming data.

Kanye West’s Endless Delays
Will BULLY ever see the light of day? Kanye West has pushed his highly anticipated album back once again, now eyeing a December 12th release. We talk about the endless wait, the hype fatigue, and whether fans still believe in Ye’s rollout game.

New Music: Kodak Black’s ‘Just Getting Started’
Kodak Black returns with his Halloween release Just Getting Started. The crew debates whether this project reaffirms his status as one of the most creative voices in modern rap—or if it misses the mark.

Records, Beefs & Legends
Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” hits an incredible milestone with 3 billion streams, solidifying his posthumous dominance.
Meanwhile, the tension between NLE Choppa and NBA YoungBoy escalates with the release of “KO,” a sharp-tongued diss track that’s got fans buzzing.
And in classic pop-culture fashion, Michael Jackson once again tops the Highest-Paid Deceased Celebrity list for 2025, proving that his financial empire continues to moonwalk past the living.

Upcoming Drops
We’re also looking ahead to new projects from G Herbo, Danny Brown, and more, keeping your playlists fresh.

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Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.