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Kevin Gates Is Back With “I’m Him 2” Album

Kevin Gates is back with the release of “I’m Him 2,” reaffirming his position in the Hip-Hop landscape. On the trim 11-song set, the Baton

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The Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Sells Rights To Late Rapper’s Music

Primary Wave Music has officially acquired a 50% share of the Notorious B.I.G.‘s estate. Primary Wave Music – a music publishing company which already owns

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Tech N9ne Shares Powerful “RDV” Music Video

Tech N9ne looks back and leaps forward with his nostalgic new single and music video “RDV” via Strange Music. The song’s slick keyboard loop and

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Akon Returns With Heartfelt Single “Never Really Mattered”

Akon is back with his heartfelt new single, “Never Really Mattered,” via Konvict Kulture. The track follows the viral success of “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” which

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Doja Cat And Jack Harlow’s “Just Us” Video Stars Matt Damon And John Mayer

Jack Harlow releases his new single “Just Us” featuring Doja Cat via Generation Now/Atlantic Records. The official music video, directed by Neal Farmer, features a

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Dreamville Festival Unveils Lineup With J. Cole, Lil Wayne and 21 Savage

J. Cole has unveiled the lineup for his 2025 Dreamville Festival, taking place on April 5 to April 6 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh,

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Lil Tecca Shares New Single “Dark Thoughts”

Lil Tecca has officially released his new single, “Dark Thoughts.” The track seamlessly blends introspective lyricism with an infectious beat, showcasing Tecca’s growth and versatility

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John Legend Announces “Get Lifted” World Tour

John Legend announced the “Get Lifted” world tour, bringing his acclaimed debut album back to the stage. Kicking off May 27th at OVO Hydro in

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Kanye West Slams Kendrick Lamar For Being On Playboi Carti’s New Album

Kanye West has publicly criticized Kendrick Lamar’s features on Playboi Carti’s anticipated new album, “I Am Music,” despite producing one of the tracks himself. Ye

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Cam’ron Addresses Mariah Carey Dating Rumors

Cam’ron has cleared up longstanding rumors that he and Mariah Carey are dating. The songstress and the Dipset rapper have been romantically linked in the

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Ice Spice Twerks In Paris And Teases New Song “Thick Again”

Ice Spice declares that she’s “thick again” in a new song teaser. The Bronx rapper shared a teaser for her upcoming song “Thick Again” while

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Playboi Carti Finally Drops New Album “I Am Music”

The wait is finally over! 1,540 days after his sophomore “Whole Lotta Red” album landed on Christmas Day in 2020, Playboi Carti is finally back

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DJ Premier And Roc Marciano Drop New Video “Armani Section”

The moment Hip-Hop fans have been anticipating is finally here. After teaming up for their first-ever collaborative single, DJ Premier and Roc Marciano have now

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4Batz Shares “Mortal Kombat” Visual

On the verge of a major mainstream breakthrough, Dallas-based R&B phenomenon 4Batz serves up an epic new single and music video entitled “Mortal Kombat.” This

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Curren$y And Harry Fraud Release Collabo Project “Never Catch Us”

Continuing the theme of their past fan favorites “Cigarette Boats,” “The Stage,” “The Marina,” and “The OutRunners”, Curren$y and Harry Fraud are back with a

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Miami Rapper Klass Money Taps Mike Smiff For “Up Down” Music Video

Continuing his rise as a new force on today’s Hip-Hop scene, prolific Miami rapper Klass Money is heating up the streets and clubs with his

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YG Teases New Album With “Gentleman’s Club” Video

YG is welcoming fans to a club of distinguished men in what many believe may be the beginning of the rollout for his upcoming album.

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Yella Beezy Charged With Capital Murder In Shooting Death Of Mo3

Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Mo3 on a busy interstate in 2020. A Dallas County

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Cam’ron Previews Track From Long-Awaited Joint Project With Ma$e

Cam’ron has released the first track from his long-awaited joint project with Ma$e. The Dipset member recently previewed the song, “Tupperware Freestyle,” from their upcoming

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Kevin Gates Is Back With “I’m Him 2” Album

Kevin Gates is back with the release of “I’m Him 2,” reaffirming his position in the Hip-Hop landscape. On the trim 11-song set, the Baton

NEWS

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Sells Rights To Late Rapper’s Music

Primary Wave Music has officially acquired a 50% share of the Notorious B.I.G.‘s estate. Primary Wave Music – a music publishing company which already owns

NEWS VIDEOS

Tech N9ne Shares Powerful “RDV” Music Video

Tech N9ne looks back and leaps forward with his nostalgic new single and music video “RDV” via Strange Music. The song’s slick keyboard loop and

NEWS RELEASES

Akon Returns With Heartfelt Single “Never Really Mattered”

Akon is back with his heartfelt new single, “Never Really Mattered,” via Konvict Kulture. The track follows the viral success of “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” which

NEWS VIDEOS

Doja Cat And Jack Harlow’s “Just Us” Video Stars Matt Damon And John Mayer

Jack Harlow releases his new single “Just Us” featuring Doja Cat via Generation Now/Atlantic Records. The official music video, directed by Neal Farmer, features a

NEWS TOUR

Dreamville Festival Unveils Lineup With J. Cole, Lil Wayne and 21 Savage

J. Cole has unveiled the lineup for his 2025 Dreamville Festival, taking place on April 5 to April 6 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh,

NEWS RELEASES

Lil Tecca Shares New Single “Dark Thoughts”

Lil Tecca has officially released his new single, “Dark Thoughts.” The track seamlessly blends introspective lyricism with an infectious beat, showcasing Tecca’s growth and versatility

NEWS TOUR

John Legend Announces “Get Lifted” World Tour

John Legend announced the “Get Lifted” world tour, bringing his acclaimed debut album back to the stage. Kicking off May 27th at OVO Hydro in

NEWS

Kanye West Slams Kendrick Lamar For Being On Playboi Carti’s New Album

Kanye West has publicly criticized Kendrick Lamar’s features on Playboi Carti’s anticipated new album, “I Am Music,” despite producing one of the tracks himself. Ye

GOSSIP NEWS

Cam’ron Addresses Mariah Carey Dating Rumors

Cam’ron has cleared up longstanding rumors that he and Mariah Carey are dating. The songstress and the Dipset rapper have been romantically linked in the

NEWS

Ice Spice Twerks In Paris And Teases New Song “Thick Again”

Ice Spice declares that she’s “thick again” in a new song teaser. The Bronx rapper shared a teaser for her upcoming song “Thick Again” while