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R.I.P.! Fred The Godson Has Passed Away From COVID-19
Fred The Godson has reportedly passed away in New York City at the age of 35 after being diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this month. The
Drake Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Hip-Hop superstar Drake has tested negative for COVID-19 during his self-imposed quarantine. In an Instagram Live session with his father Dennis Graham, the Toronto rapper
Jay-Z & Roc Nation Call For Justice In Ahmaud Arbery Case
Hip-Hop superstar Jay-Z and Team Roc are asking the government officials in Georgia seek justice in the case of Ahmaud Arbery. In an open letter
Playboi Carti Arrested On Drug & Weapons Charges
On Thursday (April 2), Playboi Carti was reportedly arrested in Clayton County, Georgia. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, authorities pulled over the rapper’s Lamborghini
Rick Ross’ Pregnant Ex Sues Him For Paternity & Child Support
Rick Ross’ baby mama has sued the rapper in order to legally name him as their children’s father and to establish court-ordered support for them.
Not Cool! Gucci Mane: ‘I Pray My Haters Die Of Coronavirus’
Rapper Gucci Mane slammed his haters and wasn’t feeling very forgiving on Easter Sunday (April 12). Guwop was saying that he prays they “die of
Juice WRLD’s First Posthumous Single & Music Video Is Here
Although rapper Juice Wrld – whose real name is Jarad A. Higgins – died in December 2019 at the age of 21 after having a
Dr. Dre: Social Media Ruined Artist Mystique
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine have been partners since nearly three-decades. From Beats headphones to signing Eminem and 50 Cent, the duo is known for
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Announces “38 Baby 2” Release Date
Multi-platinum rap superstar YoungBoy Never Broke Again has announced the release of “38 Baby 2,” the highly-anticipated follow up to his 2016 breakout project “38
Beef Alert! Offset’s Baby Mama Says Cardi B Threatened To Smack Her
The mother of Offset’s eldest daughter Kalea named Nicole Algarin aka Shya L’amour, is taking shots at the Migos rapper and his wife Cardi B
Tekashi 6ix9ine Thinks He’ll Die From Coronavirus In Jail, Wants Out Now
Tekashi 6ix9ine is worried about getting infected with the coronavirus while behind bars. The rapper has just over 3 months left on his 24-month prison
Youngboy Never Broke Again’s “38 Baby 2” Debuts At #1 On Billboard 200
YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s highly anticipated new album “38 Baby 2” debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200, right before he is allegedly taking a
Finally! Drake Shows Off 2-Year-Old Son Adonis
Hip-Hop superstar Drake has finally shown off his 2-year-old son Adonis and baby mama Sophie Brussaux. The Toronto rapper posted a series of personal pictures
Rihanna Wants To Raise ‘3 Or 4 Kids’ With Or Without The Father
Rihanna is a modern woman in every sense and the superstar is currently British Vogue‘s May cover star. The 32-year old singer opens up in
Scarface Infected With COVID-19
Unfortunately Scarface has joined the growing list of people infected with the Coronavirus and he is a high risk patient. The veteran emcee linked up
Tekashi 6ix9ine: Justin Bieber & Ariana Grande Are Cheating
Justin Bieber addressed the allegations made by Tekashi 6ix9ine that he and Ariana Grande cheated their way to the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot
Travis Scott Buys $3M Bugatti For 28th Birthday
Rapper Travis Scott celebrated his 28th birthday on April 30 and he reportedly bought himself a new Bugatti. According to photos captured by TMZ, Scott
Dr. Dre’s Classic “The Chronic” Is Coming To All Streaming Services April 20
Entertainment One is thrilled to announce that “The Chronic,” Dr. Dre’s iconic and groundbreaking debut album, will be available on all digital service providers on
Future Bails 17 Year Old Son Out Of Jail, Teen Faces 20 Years In Prison
Future’s 17-year-old son Jakobi Wilburn was arrested during a police bust in January. The police charged the teen with possession of a gun with an
Eminem Remembers Getting The Silent Treatment From Michael Jordan
In the wake of ESPN’s 10-hour Michael Jordan documentary “The Last Dance,” Hip-Hop superstar Eminem shared details about the one and only phone conversation between
Offset Cheating On Cardi B Again?
Offset has reacted to speculation that he is cheating on Cardi B again. The Migos member appeared in a video struggling with his phone while
Snoop Dogg Says ‘Fuck Tekashi 6ix9ine’. Meek Mill Blast Media For Supporting Him
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has made his return to the Rap game with the release of “GOOBA” on Friday (May 8). The music video
Kevin Gates’ Wife Dreka Reportedly Breaks Up
As we previously reported, a sex tape with Kevin Gates and an unidentified woman appeared on social media. The Baton Rouge rapper is a married
Beef Alert: 21 Savage Fires Back At Young Chop’s Disses
Drill music pioneer Young Chop called out 21 Savage and took some shots at him on social media. Now, 21 replied to the Chicago-bred producer’s
Usher: Nicki Minaj Is A ‘Product Of Lil Kim’
Swizz Beatz was chopping it up with Usher in an Instagram Live session on Saturday (May 16) and the veteran R&B singer upset some Barbz
Tekashi 6ix9ine: I Will Cut My Hair Off If…
Tekashi 6ix9ine continues to take jabs at fellow rapper Rich The Kid. The “GOOBA” rapper posted a shot at Rich on Friday (May 22), telling
Tekashi 6ix9ine Jokes About Snitching On Social Media
Tekashi 6ix9ine has been released from prison yet already backing to his trolling ways. After Judge Paul Engelmayer granted his release due to the coronavirus
Kevin Gates Alleged Sex Tape Leaks
Kevin Gates has some explaining to do. An x-rated sex tape appearing to feature the rapper leaked and made him the #1 trending topic on
Disgusting! YFN Lucci Removes Diamond Grill & Shows Rotten Teeth
Last year, rapper YFN Lucci – real name Rayshawn Lamar Bennett – decided to have his gold grill glued to his teeth using dentist glue.
50 Cent Warns Rappers About Using Gang-Related Lyrics
It isn’t a new phenomenon that rap lyrics are being used as evidence in criminal cases, but G-Unit head honcho 50 Cent wants to remind
Meek Mill Wants To Destroy Tekashi 6ix9ine
Meek Mill threatens Tekashi 6ix9ine to crush the controversial rapper by any means necessary. On Sunday (May 10), the Dreamchasers founder made a promise on
Tekashi 6ix9ine Relocated After New Address Leaks Online
Tekashi 6ix9ine is known for his controversial online actions and on Friday (May 8) he set numerous Instagram viewership records, but it may have come
Beef Alert: Drake Calls Funkmaster Flex Straight “Pussy”
During DJ Spade’s Instagram Live session, Drake was beefing with Funkmaster Flex. The bad blood between the two has been bubbling for years so it
Young Chop Arrested In Georgia… Again
Young Chop is reportedly behind bars once again. According to Gwinnett County Jail records, The Drill Music pioneer was jailed for a probation violation on
Cardi B Donates 20K Vegan Meal Supplements To NYC Healthcare Workers
Cardi B is helping overburdened health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City and donates 20,000 bottles of the plant-based vegan supplement
Rick Ross Urges Social Distancing To Avoid The Coronavirus Fungus
Hip-Hop superstar Rick Ross is the latest celebrity to issue a public service message about staying inside the house for extended periods of time to
French Montana: Beef With Young Thug A ‘Miscommunication’
After days of publicly trading insults, rapper French Montana explained that he has no beef with fellow rapper Young Thug. According to French, the issue
Kanye West To Drop Lead Single From New Album “God’s Country”
It seems like that Kanye West is ready to release some brand new music. In an Instagram Live session on Thursday (May 22), known cinematographer
NY Rapper LuKing Unveils “Dotted Line” Music Video
LuKing is a determined young rapper with an international appeal. His music combines a unique style with witty lyrics and a true passion for Hip-Hop.
NY Rapper Joe Dirrt Shares “The Truth” On New Single
Hard beats and hard rhymes; both have been core staples of Hip-Hop since the culture’s inception. And while artists of today often circumvent this with
Rising NY Rapper LuKing Pays Homage To Nas On New Single “The World Is Yours”
New York based Rap juggernaut LuKing is building a huge movement one fan at a time. He raps with purpose and conviction. One listen to
Etoc Bodies Materialistic Society With New Single “Pellegrino”
In order to achieve your dreams you need relentless drive and escape velocity to penetrate the atmosphere! Orlando, Florida based recording artist Etoc has that
Eminem Announces “The Marshall Mathers LP” 20th Anniversary Listening Party
Eminem released his infamous “The Marshall Mathers LP” on May 23, 2000 via Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. The legendary LP debuted at #1 on
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s $200K Donation Declined By No Kid Hungry
Tekashi 6ix9ine – real name Daniel Hernandez – donated $200,000 to the non-profit organization No Kid Hungry. According to TMZ, the money came from new
LL Cool J: ‘I Paved The Way’ For Drake
The legendary rapper LL Cool J linked up with Complex in a Skype interview last month and reminded Hip-Hop fans that he paved the way
Missy Elliott Lights Up The Night At A Museum With “Cool Off” Video
Five-time Grammy Award winner Missy Elliott has announced the premiere of the official visual for “Cool Off.” The new clip – which finalizes the storyline
Akon Shows Support To Tekashi 6ix9ine, Thinks He’ll Have ‘Hottest Record Of The Year’
Akon is a longtime supporter of controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. The veteran Senegalese artist showed up on an Instagram Live session with DJ Whoo Kid
2 Chainz Says He Bodied Kanye West, Pusha T & Big Sean On “Mercy”
In 2012, Hip-Hop heavyweights 2 Chainz, Pusha T and Big Sean were featured on Kanye West’s 4x-platinum single “Mercy” and the collaboration is still a
Eminem Announces Free Shade 45 & SiriusXM Access During Coronavirus Pandemic
More and more celebrities from around the world are offering their help during the coronavirus pandemic whether it is monetary assistance or mask donations to
Meek Mill Auctioning Off Rolls-Royce Phantom For COVID-19 Fundraiser
Hip-Hop superstar Meek Mill is trying to help the hungry during the coronavirus pandemic. The Philly rapper is auctioning off his Rolls-Royce Phantom as part