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Drake Talks Plans For A “Graceful Exit” From The Music Industry In Lil Yachty Interview
After releasing his acclaimed album entitled “Let’s Start Here”, Lil Yachty has now turned his attention to his sunglasses brand named FUTUREMOOD. Promoting his rising imprint, Lil Yachty launched FUTUREMOOD‘s
Don Toliver Unveils New Album “Love Sick”
Houston rapper Don Toliver is proud to announce the release of his new album entitled “Love Sick” via Cactus Jack/Atlantic Records. The project includes the brand new single “Slow Motion
Logic Urges Listeners To “Wake Up” In His Latest Music Video
About a month after debuting the song, Logic has dropped an official music video for “Wake Up” featuring Lucy Rose. In the clip, the Maryland rapper paints a scene of
Travis Scott “Utopia” Album Release Date Out Soon
It’s been almost 5 years since Travis Scott dropped his album “ASTROWORLD”, and the anticipation couldn’t be higher for the debut of his next release. An exact timeframe has yet
Big Scarr’s Posthumous Album “The Secret Weapon” Released
A posthumous album entitled “The Secret Weapon” from Big Scarr, the Memphis rapper, who died in December aged 22, is out now. Big Scarr found his purpose in turning life’s
Rihanna Wants To Release Her New Album In 2023
Rihanna has revealed in a recent interview that she wants to drop her new album some time in 2023. Speaking to British Vogue, the latest Super Bowl Halftime performer said
Bad Bunny And Bomba Estéreo Unveil “Ojitos Lindos” Music Video
Bad Bunny has dropped off athemusic video for his Bomba Estéreo-assisted song entitled “Ojitos Lindos.” Directed by Bad Bunny’s longtime collaborator Stillz, the accompanying music video was filmed in Los
Playboi Carti Arrested For Allegedly Choking Pregnant Girlfriend
Georgia police arrested Playboi Carti in late December after his girlfriend accused him of assaulting her. However, his lawyer pushed back in a statement concerning the arrest. Per TMZ, police
Drake Files Motion To Get Out Of XXXTentacion Murder Trial Deposition
Drake‘s lawyers have filed to quash the deposition subpoena against him in the XXXTentacion murder trial. XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was shot and killed on June 18,
Kodak Black Echoes Donald Trump’s Criticism Of Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance
Kodak Black has agreed with Donald Trump’s harsh comments about Rihanna‘s performance at the Super Bowl LVIII. The former president took to Truth Social — the social media platform he
Talib Kweli And Madlib Announce New Album “Liberation 2”
Talib Kweli and Madlib are reuniting for the “Liberation” sequel entitled “Liberation 2”. The duo confirmed the news in a press release and revealed that “Liberation 2” will be dropped
Drumma Boy Drops New Video “Imma Mack” Featuring Gangsta Boo
Grammy winning hit-making producer Drumma Boy is releasing the video for his record “Imma Mack” featuring Crunchy Black, La Chat – along with the late and legendary – Gangsta Boo.
Quavo To Perform TakeOff Tribute At 2023 Grammy Awards
Quavo will pay tribute to his late nephew and Migos group member TakeOff at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Early last month, the Georgia rapper shared his tribute song “Without You,”
Beyoncé Announces “RENAISSANCE” World Tour
Beyoncé has officially announced that she’s going to embark on a 43-date world tour this year in support of her Grammy-nominated 2022 album entitled “RENAISSANCE”. The hugely anticipated tour will
Dr. Dre’s Debut Album “The Chronic” Re-Released On Streaming Services
On December 15, 1992, Hip-Hop legend Dr. Dre unveiled his first solo full-length album following his departure from Rap group N.W.A, a 16-track effort titled “The Chronic” in conjunction with
Lil Wayne Announces 28-City “Welcome To Tha Carter Tour”
Celebrated rapper Lil Wayne will be heading on tour this Spring. The “Welcome To Tha Carter Tour” will be presented by Hip-Hop festival producer Rolling Loud and promoter Live Nation,
Burna Boy Releases New Music Video “Common Person”
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has released an official music video for “Common Person.” The fan favorite track comes from Burna’s acclaimed sixth studio album, “Love, Damini.” Burna Boy adopts the
Ice Spice Shares “in ha mood” Music Video
Female raptress Ice Spice has shared an accompanying music video for her single “in ha mood.” Helmed by Oliver Cannon and Chris Villa, the clip sees the rising Bronx rapper
Swizz Beatz Names ‘Greatest’ Song He’s Ever Produced, Talks DMX’s Death
Swizz Beatz has crafted chart-topping Billboard hits and received numerous awards, however there’s one track in particular he produced that he still considers his absolute best. Swizzy joined Mike Tyson
Drake Teases Summer Tour With 21 Savage, Hints At New Album In 2023
Drake might be hitting the road this summer season, however he won’t be performing solo. The Canadian rapper has shared that he’ll be going on tour with “Her Loss” collaborator
Brooklyn Rapper Shake-A-Vel Drops “NY Hitter”
Brooklyn rappers are known to bring the heat whenever they step in the booth. New York artist Shake-A-Vel is coming in hotter than bacon grease with his latest single “NY
Ice Spice Releases Debut EP “Like..?”
Ice Spice has debuted her anticipated freshman EP entitled “Like..?” The New York-born female rapper first found success with her viral drill hit “Munch (Feelin’ U).” From there, she followed
A$AP Rocky Drops Reworked “Angels Pt. 2” Music Video
Hip-Hop superstar A$AP Rocky is celebrating 10 years of his debut studio album entitled “Long.Live.A$AP.” with a reworked “Angels” music video titled “Angels Pt. 2.” Directed by AWGE and Sam
Ruffhouse Records Founder Chris Schwartz Accused Of Ponzi Scheme
Industry wars over money, publishing, royalties are common. And here you go once again with more industry issues. Chinga Chang Records – better known as CCR Entertainment – is currently
Dr. Dre Is Selling His Catalog For $200 Million USD
Hip-Hop icon Dr. Dre is officially selling a portion of the collection of his music catalog to Universal Music Group. In a deal, confirmed to Variety, the hit producer’s assets
Charismatic Rapper Dre Carter Releases LeBron James-Inspired Music Video “LA Bron”
Dre Carter is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after rappers on the independent music scene. Some industry insiders are labeling him as an “East Coast Nipsey Hussle.” His constant
Kendrick Lamar Lands Spotify’s Most-Streamed Rap Album Of 2022
Kendrick Lamar has come out on top with his comeback album “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” According to new information from the music stream-tracking service Chart Data, the project
Future Drops New Music Video “Back To The Basics”
Future shows no signs of slowing down and is ringing in 2023 with an official music video for “Back To The Basics.” The Skeeboe-directed visual is his ninth from his
Wiz Khalifa Drops New Track “Never Drinking Again”
Ahead of New Years Eve, Wiz Khalifa has shared his new song “Never Drinking Again.” True to its name, the 35-year-old artist uses the track to detail his journey with
Pusha T Steps Down As President Of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music
Pusha T has revealed that he resigned as the president of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label in a new interview with XXL on Monday (December 19), seven years after assuming
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