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Cam’ron & A-Trak Drop New Single “Ghetto Prophets” ft. Conway the Machine
Building up to their highly-anticipated forthcoming collaborative project “U Wasn’t There,” superstar DJ and producer A-Trak and New York rap icon Cam’ron share the album’s second single, “Ghetto Prophets” featuring
Sevyn Streeter Drops Seductive Music Video “23”
Leaving her fans with one more bop before closing out the summer, award-winning singer and songwriter Sevyn Streeter’s new single and video for “23.” Produced by Needlz and Dominic (Cardi
DJ Khaled Celebrates 4th No. 1 Album On Billboard 200 With “God Did”
DJ Khaled has done it again! The Miami-based hitmaker lands his fourth #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart as his new project “God Did” debuts atop the list but
Veteran Atlanta Rapper Khujo Goodie Got “Bills” To Pay
Veteran Georgia rapper Khujo Goodie has been a part of the Atlanta Hip-Hop scene since day one. He cut his teeth with the legendary Goodie Mob along with T-Mo, Cee-Lo,
Rising Texas Rapper SIR COG Strikes With New Single “The Big Bring In”
Aspiring Dallas rapper SIR COG possesses a complete package of artistry. His charismatic personality exudes swagger and he has gained the respect of Rap fans from coast to coast. He
Quando Rondo Teams Up With Young Boy Never Broke Again For Heartfelt Single “Give Me A Sign”
Multi-platinum rapper Quando Rondo is continuing his landmark year with the release of his latest rousing single, “Give Me A Sign,” featuring Young Boy Never Broke Again. Against all odds,
2022 MTV Video Music Awards: See The Full Winners List
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards were presented on Sunday night (August 28) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, honoring the best artists and biggest names in music
Silk Sonic’s Debut Album “An Evening With Silk Sonic” Earns RIAA Platinum Certification
With the success of their debut album, “An Evening With Silk Sonic,” the superstar duo claims a platinum certification. This comes after having swept the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for
Tank Releases 10th & Final Studio Album “R&B Money”
Grammy Award winning singer Tank released his highly anticipated 10th and final studio album “R&B Money” via his label R&B Money/Atlantic Records. The album also features Chris Brown, Rotimi, Vedo,
Lizzo Is Ready “2 Be Loved” In New Music Video
After an interrupted wedding in the music video for Lizzo’s 7x Platinum “Truth Hurts,” the Grammy Award-winning artist is giving love another chance in her brand-new “2 Be Loved (Am
Cordae Returns With “Unacceptable” EP
Cordae only dropped his second studio album “From a Birds Eye View” earlier this year, but the 24-year-old rapper is already back with two new songs and a music video.
Gucci Mane Signee BigWalkDog Drops “Skywalka” Music Video
Towering over any room at 6’8”, Mississippi-raised rapper BigWalkDog bares his teeth with commanding bars and knockout hooks that prove impossible to shake. After posting up nearly 200M global streams,
21 Savage Defends Violent Rap Lyrics
21 Savage is calling for Atlanta to stop the gun violence and says that his songs aren’t instructions on how to live life. The London-born entertainer took to Twitter on
Aspiring Rapper Karizma Unveils New Music Video “Big Memphis”
Hailing from Memphis, emerging rapper Karizma is a driven, passionate and charismatic artist with a unique approach to his blend of Hip-Hop. His music is challenging and socially conscious, particularly
Lil Durk Hit In The Face With Onstage Explosive
Lil Durk suffered injuries while mid-set at the annual Lollapalooza festival in Chicago on Saturday (July 30). In a video of the accident, the platinum-selling rapper unassumingly walks across the
Maliibu Miitch Returns With “Slide Remix” Featuzring K-Pop Star Jay Park
New York meets Korea with the release of Bronx rapper Maliibu Miitch’s “Slide Remix,” featuring Billboard chart-topping K-Pop star Jay Park. Produced by Zukye “Ardella” Smith, “Slide Remix” is like
Lizzo Tops The Hot 100 With “About Damn Time”
Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo is celebrating her second Billboard Hot 100 #1 and fourth top 10 with the ascension of her worldwide smash “About Damn Time” to the top of
Blueface Releases New Music Video “One Time”
Platinum rapper Blueface releases a new music video for his infectious track “One Time,” produced by Trey X Versaucy. The video for “One Time” was directed by LOUIEKNOWS and is
Lil Uzi Vert Drops Four New Songs To Complete “Red & White” EP
Ahead of the forthcoming album, “P!NK,” Lil Uzi Vert releases the prelude with his “Red & White” EP. The Grammy nominated rapper released four new singles titled “Space Cadet,” “I
K. Michelle Takes Over #1 Spot With “Scooch”
It’s two-step time, especially for R&B star K. Michelle as her new hit single “Scooch” takes over the #1 spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase Adult Radio charts for
Lizzo Drops New Album “Special”
Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo has officially announced the release of her highly-anticipated new album, “Special,” available everywhere now via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records. Produced by such award-winning hitmakers as
Juelz Santana Officially Launches Independent Label “I Can’t Feel My Face”
Dipset’s Juelz Santana is making the most of his time as a free man since getting off probation earlier this year. He officially launches his independent label I Can’t Feel
Eli Brady Encourages His Friends Through Hard Times With “We Up”
New York Hip-Hop artist Eli Brady premieres his brand new single “We Up,” an upbeat, pop-melodic track produced by Qua Z Mo that comes on the heels of his debut
Charlie Puth Unveils Third Studio Album “Charlie”
Grammy-nominated singer Charlie Puth announced his forthcoming third studio album titled “Charlie,” due October 7 via Atlantic Records. His first full-length project since his 2018 Grammy-nominated LP “Voicenotes,” the highly
Atlanta Rapper Shinin’ Returns With Inspiring New Single “That Way”
Shinin’s break is officially over! The emerging Atlanta rapper is throwing his hat in the ring for the song of the summer. After a hiatus of one and a half
Westside Gunn Announces Release Date For Madlib-Assisted Mixtape “Peace Fly God”
Westside Gunn has announced the release date of his upcoming mixtape, “Peace Fly God,” with the help from Madlib whom he worked with numerous times in recent years. The Griselda
Sonny Digital Unveils Visual For “Since 91”
Multi-platinum producer and artist Sonny Digital has announced the release of “Since 91 (ft. $lugg).” This is the second single off his 2022 full-length debut EP “Mr. Digital” for Generation
Jason Derulo And Kodak Black Drop Music Video “Slidin'”
Global superstar Jason Derulo teams up with Kodak Black for his blockbuster hit “Slindin’”. Directed by Michael Garcia, the visual is not far from Jason’s usual formula – fun, captivating
Gucci Mane And Lil Baby Flex “All DZ Chains”
Multi-platinum rapper Gucci Mane is again teaming up with Grammy-Award winning artist Lil Baby for “All Dz Chains,” a flexing track from the massive rap stars. “All Dz Chains” is
The Game Drops Hit-Boy-Produced “Violence” As “Drillmatic” Has Been Pushed Back
“Violence” is the first preview of The Game’s long-awaited 10th album “Drillmatic,” which will now be released on July 8 via Prolific/eOne, after being pushed back a couple of times
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