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Hot Boys Rapper Turk Did Not Support B.G.’s Lil Wayne Diss
Former Cash Money signee Turk is glad that his Hot Boys teammate, B.G., is a free man but says his Lil Wayne diss was uncalled for. In an interview with
A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty In A$AP Relli Shooting
A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to felony gun charges that claim he shot Terell Ephron – formerly known as A$AP Relli – in Hollywood in November 2021. In November
50 Cent Says He’s “Practicing Abstinence” In 2024
50 Cent shared his New Year resolution with his fans on Instagram. The G-Unit head honcho revealed that he’s “practicing abstinence” this year in a new post promoting his champagne
Lil Nas X Is On The Cross For New Single “J Christ”
Lil Nas X has announced a new song entitled “J Christ.” The track will arrive on Friday (January 12) and “is dedicated to the man who had the greatest comeback
B.G. Disses Lil Wayne And Calls Him A “Bitch”
B.G.‘s homecoming from prison hasn’t ignited the Cash Money Hot Boys reunion but his new diss in Lil Wayne‘s direction means it’s not happening. The New Orleans rapper reignited his
Ja Rule Claims He’s Inked A Lucrative $100M Label Deal
It seems like Ja Rule is gearing up for a spectacular 2024. Following the surprise announcement of his upcoming album, the New York rapper took to social media and shared
Iggy Azalea Ditches Plans For Tory Lanez-Produced Album
Fans awaiting new music from Iggy Azalea will be disappointed. The 33-year-old rapper shared an open letter on Wednesday (January 3) to her followers on social media detailing her progress
Keefe D Asks For House Arrest Ahead Of 2Pac Murder Trial
Duane “Keefe D” Davis is expected to ask for bail under $100,000 and to be placed under house arrest. His attorneys are claiming his ailing health makes staying behind bars
Young Thug Trial Resumes After YSL Co-Defendant Stabbed In Jail
The attention-grabbing trial of Young Thug has resumed in a courtroom in Atlanta, Georgia, after a codefendant was stabbed in jail. On December 10, Young Slime Life co-defendant Shannon Stillwell
Metro Boomin To Release Three Albums In 2024
Metro Boomin has confirmed that he plans on releasing three separate projects in 2024. The hit producer shared the news on X as an answer to a fan question. Although
Lil Uzi Vert Drops Video For New Heartbreak Song “Red Moon”
Lil Uzi Vert is giving his fans a new music video just in time for the holidays. The 28-year-old Philadelphia rapper shared a visual for his new track “Red Moon,”
Lil Wayne Calls Himself The LeBron James Of Rap
LA Lakers superstar LeBron James is still thriving in year 21. Despite being the NBA’s oldest player, the soon-to-be 39-year-old basketballer remains arguably a top 10 player. According to Lil
Young Thug’s Father Tells Lil Baby To “Shut The Fuck Up”
Young Thug‘s father, Jeffery Williams Sr., says Lil Baby “needs to shut the fuck up” when it comes to speaking on Gunna and the YSL trial because he has no
The Game Explains Beef With Eminem
The Game has never been shy about taking aim at other rappers, but the Compton-born artist has admitted that his recent disses of Eminem had a hidden motive. In an
Paul Wall Drops Anticipated Album “The Great Wall”
Houston’s platinum-selling and prolific artist Paul Wall is excited to announce the release of his highly anticipated album, “The Great Wall.” Packed with smooth production, catchy lyricism, and Houston’s unique
Blueface Claims Chrisean Rock Slept With Offset Who Denies The Allegation
Blueface is still mad about Chrisean Rock joining forces with his baby mama, Jaidyn Alexis. Over the weekend, Blue claimed that Rock slept with Offset this month. The Los Angeles
Kodak Black Pleads Not Guilty To Drug And Evidence Tampering Charges
Kodak Black has run into more legal trouble in Florida, again involving his car and alleged drug possession. The popular Florida rapper, born Bill Kapri, was booked in Broward County
Benny The Butcher Unleashes New “One Foot In” Music Video
Benny The Butcher – the Grammy-Nominated and Emmy-Award-winning member of Buffalo’s acclaimed Griselda collective – unleashes a new single and music video entitled “One Foot In” featuring Stove God Cooks,
Diddy Accused Of Drugging, Gang-Raping Of 17-Year-Old Girl
Sean “Diddy” Combs is coming under fire again. The Hip-Hop mogul has been accused of drugging and gang-raping a 17-year-old girl in a new lawsuit, marking the fourth allegation of
Fat Joe Admits He Lied In 95% Of His Songs
Fat Joe is coming clean about his lyrics. The South Bronx rapper says he lied in most of his lyrics about life in the streets while speaking with Gayle King
Sexyy Red Shares Stacked Deluxe Edition Of “Hood Hottest Princess”
Sexyy Red dropped the deluxe edition of her breakout mixtape, “Hood Hottest Princess.” On the upgrade, her fans are receiving 11 additional tracks, including the popular singles “Shake Yo Dreads”
50 Cent Plans To Produce A “Surviving P Diddy” Documentary
50 Cent — who has had a decades-long feud with Diddy — is planning to produce a is documentary about the embattled Bad Boy mogul ever since he was hit
Big Scarr’s Second Posthumous Album “Frozone” Out Now
Big Scarr found his purpose in turning life’s trials and tribulations into gripping music that will carry his memory far beyond his 22 years of life. The late Memphis rapper’s
Ashanti And Nelly Reunite with Jermaine Dupri To Record A New Song With Juicy J
According to Jermaine Dupri, Nelly and Ashanti have a new collaboration coming soon with Juicy J. The famous couple joined the hit producer in the studio, where he broke the
Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, And Benny The Butcher Team Up For “Oprah & Gayle” Video
2 Chainz and Lil Wayne delivered a new visual for “Oprah & Gayle,” a DJ Toomp-produced effort that features Benny The Butcher. The trio of rappers flex their riches, highlight
Busta Rhymes Shares “Big Everything” Video Featuring DaBaby And T-Pain
Busta Rhymes unveils the blazing music video for his new single “Big Everything” featuring DaBaby and T-Pain. “I told them n*ggas I was Top 5 when I was was underground
Swizz Beatz Discusses A New Posthumous DMX Album
More than two years after the release of DMX‘s 2021 posthumous album, “Exodus,” Swizz Beatz opened up about whether or not they will ever release a new posthumous album from
Kanye West Looking To Buy Out Lil Durk’s Record Contract
Kanye West reportedly wants to intensify his artistic relationship with Lil Durk by buying him out of his current recording contract. The 46-year-old artist is said to be in talks
Suge Knight Makes Shocking Accusation About Diddy
Suge Knight is speaking out about Sean “Diddy” Combs settlement with ex-girlfiriend Cassie. In the latest episode of his “Collect Call with Suge Knight” podcast, which dropped on Friday (November
Fetty Wap Releases Anticipated New Album “King Zoo”
The two-time Grammy Award-nominated rapper, Fetty Wap, unleashes his much-anticipated new album, “King Zoo,” his first album since 2021, out now via 300 Entertainment. This 17-track opus finds the New
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