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araabMuzik Announces New Album “Electronic Dream 2” And Drops Single
araabMUZIK initially rose to fame as the “MVP of the MPC”, producing hit records for the Dipset, including Camron’s standout “Get It In Ohio.” He
First Week Billboard 200 Projections For Clipse And Travis Scott Are Here
The first week Billboard 200 projections for Travis Scott‘s “Jackboys 2” and Clipse‘s “Let God Sort Em Out” albums are here. “Jackboys 2” is currently
Clipse Unleashes “Let God Sort Em Out”, First Album In 16 Years
On their first album in 16 years, Pusha T and No Malice show that they are still at the top of the game. Clocking in
Kid Cudi Announces New Album “Free”
Kid Cudi has officially announced his next studio album entitled “Free.” The anticipated project has a confirmed release date coming at the end of August. The
Travis Scott Taps Don Toliver For New Single “2000 Excursion”
Travis Scott‘s “Jackboys 2” rollout is in full motion. While the anticipated album still doesn’t have a release date, Trav took to Instagram to share
Kanye West Releases Album With Diddy’s Son
Kanye West taps Diddy‘s son, King Combs, for a surprise album. The project is entitled “Never Stop” and is executive produced by West and also
Grandmaster Flash And DJ Premier Added To Rock The Bells Festival
LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Festival 2025 just added two of the most revered DJs in Hip-Hop history. Grandmaster Flash, a founding father of
Doechii And Tyler The Creator Preview Pharrell-Produced Song
Doechii and Tyler The Creator have previewed their new collaboration entitled “Get Right” during the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 Men’s show in Paris. Produced by
Offset And JID Share Gritty “Bodies” Music Video
Offset and JID joined forces for the former Migos rapper’s second studio single of 2025 entitled “Bodies.” The gritty, high-energy anthem is blending Atlanta and
Dave East And Young Chris Invite You To “Fine Dining”
Dave East and Young Chris cordially invite you to “Fine Dining”, Dave’s second release of 2025 and Chris’s first collab album since the 2000s. After
Kanye West Plans To Drop 10 Songs From “Bully” This Week
Kanye West recently announced plans to release a string of new songs. The 48-year-old rapper says that he is planning to release 10 songs from
DJ Drama Announces New Album “Long Way From Home”
Grammy-winning deejay and producer DJ Drama is setting the stage for a summer takeover with his highly anticipated new EP entitled “Long Way From Home”,
50 Cent Trolls Elon Musk Over Donald Trump Feud
50 Cent addresses the beef between President Donald Trump and billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk. The G-Unit head honcho took aim at Musk’s eye injury
Kehlani Drops Hypnotic New Single “Folded”
Kehlani returns with the premiere of her anticipated new single, “Folded.” Produced by Khris Riddick-Tynes (who previously collaborated with Kehlani on 2024’s Grammy Award-nominated hit
Clipse Announce “Let God Sort Em Out” Tour Dates
Clipse‘s comeback album entitled “Let God Sort Em Out” is slated for a July 11 release. In support of the anticipated project, the veteran Rap
Sexyy Red And Tiësto Link Up On New Collab “OMG!”
F1 fans, take note. Superstar deejay Tiësto and Sexyy Red team up for the just-released collab “OMG!” An infectious song that portrays the upcoming blockbuster
Lil Wayne Returns With “Tha Carter VI” Album
Lil Wayne is back. Weezy unleashed the anticipated sixth installment to his Hall-of-Fame series “Tha Carter” today (June 6), which he kicked off in 2004.
Lloyd Banks Finally Shares “Death By Design” Music Video
Lloyd Banks is back. The former G-Unit soldier finally drops the long-awaited music video to “Death By Design.” The fan-favorite track is featured on Banks’
Meta Sued By Eminem’s Publishing Company Over Copyright Infringement
Eminem‘s music publishing company Eight Mile Style has filed a lawsuit against Meta. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Michigan and accuses
Lil Durk Slams FBI Informant Of Being “Unreliable” In Murder-For-Hire Case
Lil Durk and his legal team have alleged that the prosecution in his murder-for-hire case is relying on an untrustworthy FBI informant. The troubled Chicago
Clipse Officially Announces New Album “Let God Sort Em Out”
The Clipse will be back soon. After years of teasing, Pusha T and No Malice have made it official. Pusha T took to Instagram to
Kardinal Offishall Returns With Music Video “Let Em Out”
Multi-platinum artist Kardinal Offishall releases the first single “Let Em Out” from his long-awaited EP, “Everyday, Sometimes.” Widely known as one of Canada’s most iconic
Ab-Soul Speaks On Joey Bada$$ And West Coast Rap Feud
Ab-Soul was part of the Red Bull Freestyle with Joey Bada$$ that caused a lot of tension. The Los Angeles rapper amped up the Rap
Bryson Tiller Announces Double Album “Solace & The Vices”
Bryson Tiller is coming back. The Kentucky rapper revealed on social media that he is working on a double album entitled “Solace & The Vices”.
Drake Confirms That OVO Fest Is Returning
Drake has officially confirmed that OVO Fest will be returning to Toronto this summer. The announcement was made by Drizzly himself during his appearance at
Ye And YoungBoy Never Broke Again Link Up For New Single “Alive”
Ye and YoungBoy Never Broke Again shocked fans by releasing their first-ever collaboration. The artist formerly known as Kanye West linked up with NBA YoungBoy
Burna Boy Joins Forces With Travis Scott For “TaTaTa” Visual
Burna Boy joins forces Travis Scott in the exhilarating music video for their collaborative single “TaTaTa”, directed by award-winning filmmaker Benny Boom. Produced by hitmaking
Keke Palmer Addresses Drama With Ex Over Usher On “My Confession”
Keke Palmer is turning personal drama into musical empowerment with her latest song entitled “My Confession.” Drawing inspiration from Usher’s iconic “Confessions,” the Illinois singer tells
Tech N9ne Serves Up Soulful New Music Video “This I Know”
After decades of rapping at an elite level without comparison, Tech N9ne decided to open up more than ever before on his 25th full-length album
Rick Ross Wants To Squash Beef With Drake
Rick Ross says that he’s open to ending his beef with Drake on one self-serving condition. During a recent interview with Bootleg Kev, the two discussed
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