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Don Toliver Reveals Release Date For New Album “OCTANE”
Don Toliver confirms the release date for his upcoming album, “OCTANE”. Nearly two years have passed since Don Toliver’s last album release, but his solo
Drake Challenges Dismissal Of “Not Like Us” Defamation Case
Drake is continuing his fight in a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar‘s track “Not Like Us.” He has filed an
XXXTentacion’s 5 Best Songs Ranked
8 years have passed since the tragic loss of XXXTentacion, who was fatally shot during an armed robbery in Deerfield Park, Florida, in June 2018.
A$AP Rocky Addresses Conflict With Drake
A$AP Rocky seemingly called out Drake on the song “Stole Ya Flow” from his project “Don’t Be Dumb”. During an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro
Sexyy Red Shows Admiration For Pooh Shiesty’s Abs On Instagram
Sexyy Red seems to appreciate Pooh Shiesty‘s revamped physique, as evidenced by her recent Instagram activity. The rapper shared a shirtless photo on his Instagram
Yella Beezy Mourns The Death Of His Mother Amid Ongoing Mo3 Murder Case
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy is grieving the recent loss of his mother while navigating a significant legal battle. On January 18, Beezy took to social
YNW Melly No Longer Facing Trial On Charges Of Witness Tampering
YNW Melly will no longer face trial for witness tampering as prosecutors have decided to dismiss the charges. The Florida rapper was originally set to
Fetty Wap Returns To Performing After Prison Release
Fetty Wap has made it clear that he has no plans to reflect on his prison experience in his upcoming music. Fans are now left
J. Cole Shares First Music Video From New Album “The Fall-Off”
J. Cole has unveiled the first single from “The Fall-Off” after announcing the album’s release. The track, titled “The Fall-Off… Disc 2 Track 2,” suggests
Every Travis Scott Album Ranked
If you say “creative force,” “unpredictable,” and “hitmaker” in the mirror three times, Travis Scott will appear behind you blasting “goosebumps” through a boombox. One
NBA YoungBoy Expands Into The Film Industry With 38 Films
NBA YoungBoy is gearing up to share a new side of his story. The Baton Rouge rapper has taken his entrepreneurial spirit to the next
French Montana Confronts Fat Joe About Money Owed For “All The Way Up”
French Montana confronts Fat Joe regarding unpaid publishing royalties for “All The Way Up”. The atmosphere turned a bit charged during a recent episode of
Finesse2Tymes Arrested On Drug Possession, Blames Moneybagg Yo
Finesse2tymes has once again been arrested for drug possession, raising eyebrows as he directs blame at fellow rapper Moneybagg Yo. On January 15, Finesse2Tymes, whose
Earl Sweatshirt Delivers Visuals For “INFATUATION”
Earl Sweatshirt has dropped the music video for “INFATUATION”, a track from his latest album, “Live Laugh Love”. While currently in the midst of a
FBG Duck’s Mom Proceeds With Son’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Lil Durk
FBG Duck’s mother, LaSheena Weekly, has announced that she can now proceed with her wrongful death lawsuit against rapper Lil Durk following a judge’s ruling.
Salt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against UMG Dismissed By Federal Judge
Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) has been dismissed by a federal judge in New York, marking a significant challenge to the iconic hip-hop
Mary J. Blige Is Preparing For Her First Las Vegas Residency
Mary J. Blige is gearing up to light up the Las Vegas strip with her very first residency. The Grammy and Emmy-winning music legend revealed
Pooh Shiesty Shows Indictment Paperwork To Prove His Loyalty
Pooh Shiesty has taken to social media to confront speculation questioning his integrity during his legal battles. The Memphis rapper shared exclusive details to reaffirm
BMW From Tupac’s 1996 Las Vegas Shooting Listed For $1.75 Million
The car in which Tupac Shakur was shot following a Mike Tyson fight nearly three decades ago is now being sold, carrying both its tragic
Fetty Wap Credits 50 Cent For Support During 3-Year Prison Sentence
Fetty Wap acknowledges 50 Cent for offering crucial support — both financial and emotional — during his challenging three-year prison stint related to a federal
Kelly Rowland And Method Man Give Love A Second Chance
Method Man and Kelly Rowland bring undeniable chemistry to the screen as they star in the romantic comedy “Relationship Goals”, portraying former lovers turned work
Diddy’s Employees Reportedly Not Getting Paid
Reports suggest that some employees of Diddy are allegedly not receiving their salaries while the music mogul serves a prison sentence. However, his team has
Lil Durk Trial Delayed Once Again
Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial has been postponed yet again and is now slated to begin this spring, despite the rapper’s insistence on proceeding as
Kanye West’s “Bully” Nears 500K Pre-Saves On Spotify
Kanye West‘s upcoming album “Bully” is closing in on 500,000 pre-saves on Spotify, despite a history of disappointing fans with delays, controversial remarks, and polarizing
Winona Ryder Joins A$AP Rocky In Surreal “Punk Rocky” Video
A$AP Rocky continues to redefine the boundaries of hip-hop artistry with his latest visual for “Punk Rocky,” part of the much-anticipated journey toward “Don’t Be
Beyoncé Joins The Billionaire Club
Beyoncé has officially achieved billionaire status, solidifying her position as one of the music industry’s most prominent and business-savvy icons. According to Forbes, Beyoncé’s net
Soulja Boy Takes Offense At Akademiks Calling Rappers “Lame”
Soulja Boy has openly criticized DJ Akademiks for his recent remarks about rappers entering the streaming scene, which Akademiks labeled as “lame” and “corny.” During
G Herbo Calls Proposing To Taina Williams “One Of The Best Days”
G Herbo recently celebrated a milestone moment — proposing to his longtime love, Taina Williams. On New Year’s Eve, he asked Taina, the mother of
Will Smith Sued By Male Violinist Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
Will Smith is facing a lawsuit from former tour violinist Brian King Joseph, who alleges sexual harassment and wrongful termination. Joseph filed the suit on
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” Is 2025’s Most-Streamed Rap Album On Spotify
Kendrick Lamar‘s blockbuster album “GNX” has claimed the title of Spotify’s most-streamed rap album of 2025. Lamar’s November 2024 release amassed a staggering 2.98 billion
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