Dave East Calls On Max B To Tell A Story Of A Kid Who "Wanna Be A G"

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Dave East has returned with heat.

It's officially Survival season as Dave East has promised that his long-awaited project will be available soon. To get fans excited about the record, East released two new singles from the album early Friday morning: "Everyday" featuring Gunna and "Wanna Be a G" with Max B. For the latter, the two Harlem natives share verses about a youngster doing the most to live the gangster lifestyle. It could be argued that the pair are drawing inspiration from their own lives growing up on New York City streets as they rap about losing friends, serving time, and getting caught up in the game.

Back in May, Max B dropped his first song in eight years with his French Montana-assisted single, "Hold On." The incarcerated rapper has been on a roll since then, releasing new music almost weekly. When he shared his James Brown-sampled single "Black and I'm Proud," Max B told Rolling Stone that he's no longer the man he used to be and fans should expect more mature lyrical content.

"I’m gonna transform from the old Max B into a powerful new artist with a display of content that they aren’t used to," he said. "I’m trying to give the people some substance." Let us know what you think of "Wanna Be a G."

Quotable Lyrics

If it ain't 'bout money don't wanna talk to you for free
He young but got the heart to be a G
He been put in pain they know his name all throughout the streets


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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