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Benny The Butcher Unleashes “Big Dog” Featuring Lil Wayne

Benny The Butcher releases his brand new single “Big Dog,” featuring Lil Wayne and produced by The Alchemist, via Def Jam Recordings/Roc Nation, “Big Dog” is the first new music

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Tee Grizzley Shares New Album “Tee’s Coney Island”

Multi-platinum Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley unveils his anxiously awaited new album, “Tee’s Coney Island,” out now via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment. The 16-track body of work sees Tee return to his

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Turbo Releases Debut Single “Bachelor” Featuring Gunna

Grammy Award-nominated and Diamond-certified producer Turbo releases his first solo single “Bachelor,” featuring multi-platinum superstar Gunna, out now via 300 Entertainment. Built around a piano-laden sample of James Blake’s “Do

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50 Cent Achieves RIAA Diamond Status With “In Da Club”

Curtis “50 Cent” Jacksons’ seminal 2003 smash “In Da Club” has officially reached RIAA Diamond status. It marks his very first Diamond certification. Thus far, the song has amassed over

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NBA YoungBoy Calls Out YouTube

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is calling out YouTube after the video-sharing platform flagged one of his new songs for copyright violation. YoungBoy announced his forthcoming album, “Decided 2,” set for

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Alleged 2Pac Killer Keefe D Did Not Get Beat Up In Jail

Rumors have been circulating on the internet that Keefe D was beaten up in jail but the rumors are reportedly not true. “There’s a rumor going around that Keefe D

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Was Kodak Black On Narcotics During Drink Champs Interview?

Kodak Black is going viral after appearing on the popular podcast “Drink Champs” by N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, looking high and seemingly strung out on some type of narcotics. The

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Kevin Gates Shares “God Slippers” Music Video

Kevin Gates returns with the companion visual for his latest single “God Slippers.” “God Slippers” tells the story of battling inner demons and turning to spirituality for strength and guidance.

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AZ Releases New Single “This Is Why” And Announces Upcoming Album “Truth Be Told”

Throughout his distinguished and influential career, AZ has been nominated for multiple Grammys, sold millions of albums, created hit singles and lent his velvety voice, and street poetry to some

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South Carolina Rapper Skazz Shabazz Shares New Single “Pipe Down”

Skazz Shabazz, born Travis Bernard Jackson Jr., is an emerging rapper hailing from South Carolina’s Lowcountry, born in Fairfax-Allendale. The 26 year old up-n-coming artist and founder of Finesse Circle

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Is Jay-Z Signing Up-N-Coming Rapper Etoc?

Yo! Raps has learned that there are rumors circlulating on the internet that legendary Hip-Hop powerhouse Jay-Z is looking to sign mystic Orlando-based newcomer Etoc. This wouldn’t be a big

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Sonny Digital Drops “Gotta Slide” Visual

Sonny Digital has released his latest single “Gotta Slide.” The third drop from his upcoming album, “Dolores Son,” is also accompanied by a cinematic companion visual. The music video takes

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Tee Grizzley Shares New Music Video “Robbery 6”

Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley shares his new single and music video “Robbery 6” out now via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment. It picks up where he left off on “Robbery 4” and

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Nicki Minaj Remixes Drake And Chief Keef’s “All The Parties”

Nicki Minaj has released a new track entitled “For All The Barbz” featuring fellow rappers Drake and Chief Keef. It’s been over a decade since the Harajuku Barbie dropped her

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Jim Jones Shares Album “Byrdgang 2.0” On New Label

Jim Jones is introducing the new incarnation of Byrdgang with the new project entitled “Jim Jones Presents Byrdgang 2.0.” Along with Jim Jones, the 16-track album features Byrdgang members Dyce

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Jeezy Breaks Silence After Filing For Divorce From Jeannie Mai

Jeezy is speaking out about ending his marriage to Jeannie Mai for the first time since filing for divorce in September. “The decision to end this chapter in my life

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Blueface Claims He Saw Megan Thee Stallion’s Gunshot Wounds

During a recent appearance on No Jumper, Blueface opened up about his alleged past encounter with Megan Thee Stallion. The controversial Los Angeles rapper claims he saw Megan’s gunshot wounds

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50 Cent Continues To Troll Diddy Over Keefe D Arrest

50 Cent is continuing to troll Diddy after Keefe D’s arrest for the murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996. Fif shared a clip to his 29 million followers of Keefe

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Gucci Mane Drops New Album “Breath Of Fresh Air” With Posthumous Young Dolph Features

Gucci Mane has released his highly anticipated 16th studio album, “Breath Of Fresh Air.” Initially slated to drop last week, the project was pushed back due to undiclosed reasons. The

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New Jersey Rap Renegade JP Da illist Drops New Single “Lose My Temper”

New Jersey’s bright light, JP Da illist, has made a name for himself as an unapologetic, unrelenting rhymer, reverent of contemporary rap’s rules of engagement yet incendiary enough to set

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Sexyy Red Is Pregnant With Her Second Child

Popular female rapper Sexxy Red revealed that she’s pregnant with her second child. The St. Louis artist took to Instagram on Saturday (October 14) to make the exciting announcement with

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NY Singer Jo.jayno Releases New Single “Stir It Up”

Today, emerging New York singer and songwriter Jo.jayno releases his brand new single entitled “Stir It Up.” The skillful Eastcoast artist leans into the pulsating production with impressive verses punctuated

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Lil Eazzyy Shares New Music Video “On A Star”

Chicago rap star Lil Eazzyy returns with new single, “On A Star (ft. FendiDa Rappa & Raiche).” With producer, Cody Got Beatz (Big Scarr) flipping Rose Royce’s 70’s classic “Wishing

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Westside Gunn Releases New Album “And Then You Pray For Me”

Westside Gunn, the acclaimed Buffalo rapper, has released his highly anticipated album “And Then You Pray For Me” via EMPIRE/Griselda Records. Following his standout appearance on Travis Scott’s “Utopia,” his

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Birdman Confirms There’s No Beef Between Him And Rick Ross

Birdman has responded to rumors that him and Rick Ross have been beefing for years. The Cash Money boss was invited to speak on Clubhouse by Wack 100 this past

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Tory Lanez Files New Motion For Release On Bail

Attorneys for Tory Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, have filed a motion for his release on bail pending the appeal of his sentence in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case.

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Did Drake Record A Song About His Romance With Justin Bieber’s Wife Hailey?

Drake‘s new album, “For All The Dogs,” is currently all over the internet and it features some controversial songs. On the track, “Bahamas Promises,” the Canada rapper allegedly sings about

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Public Enemy Announce “It Takes A Nation” Vinyl Reissue

Legendary Hip-Hop collective and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Public Enemy celebrate the 35th anniversary of their seminal sophomore offering, “It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold

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Tee Grizzley And Finesse2tymes Drop New Visual “Grizzley 2Tymes”

Continuing a prolific run, Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley serves up a raw and reflective new single and music video entitled “Grizzley 2Tymes” featuring Finesse2tymes out now via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment.

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Babyfxce E Unveils “The X Tape”

Emerging Flint, MI rap sensation Babyfxce E drops highly anticipated mixtape, “The X Tape.” The project features 12 tracks including lead singles “Today,” “Charge It To The Game,” “Hot Outside,”