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Keke Palmer Addresses Drama With Ex Over Usher On “My Confession”

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Keke Palmer is turning personal drama into musical empowerment with her latest song entitled “My Confession.” Drawing inspiration from Usher’s iconic “Confessions,” the Illinois singer tells

NEWS VIDEOS

Tech N9ne Serves Up Soulful New Music Video “This I Know”

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After decades of rapping at an elite level without comparison, Tech N9ne decided to open up more than ever before on his 25th full-length album

GOSSIP NEWS

Rick Ross Wants To Squash Beef With Drake

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Rick Ross says that he’s open to ending his beef with Drake on one self-serving condition. During a recent interview with Bootleg Kev, the two discussed

NEWS

Lil Durk Denied Bail In 2022 Murder-For-Hire Case

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Lil Durk’s legal battle just hit another major hurdle. A federal judge ordered that the Chicago rapper remain in jail pending his trial on murder-for-hire

NEWS VIDEOS

Ye Shares Militant Music Video For “Heil Hitler”

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Ye continued to profess his love for Adolf Hitler as he released the music video for his new song, “Heil Hitler.” The 47-year-old rapper shared

NEWS

Rihanna Shares Updates On Her New Album “R9”

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Rihanna has explained that her much-awaited album won’t be delayed too much by her pregnancy. At the 2025 Met Gala, the 37-year-old Pop star confirmed

NEWS

Jay-Z Lost Over $200 Million In Income In Amended Defamation Lawsuit

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According to reports, Jay-Z has amended his defamation lawsuit against controversial attorney Tony Buzbee and Jane Doe. Now, the Hip-Hop mogul is claiming he lost hundreds

NEWS VIDEOS

Hunxho Drops Visual For Fan-Favorite Track “Bedrest”

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Setting the tone and reminding fans the “For Her” era is still very present, rising East Atlanta rapper Hunxho shares a brand new music video

NEWS

Travis Scott Teases “Jackboys 2” With New Trailer

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The countdown to Travis Scott‘s “Jackboys 2” is on. The Houston-born rapper released a trailer for the Cactus Jack label compilation’s teaser, featuring unreleased music from

NEWS RELEASES

4batz Feeds His Fanbase With Two New Surprise Songs

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Responding to overwhelming audience demand for more music, Dallas-based R&B phenomenon 4batz feeds his rabid fanbase with a brand new surprise two-pack entitled “Since Ya’ll

INDIES

Camden New Jersey’s L.O. Drops New Project “Ghetto Melodies”

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Camden, New Jersey’s L.O. comes back with his new release “Ghetto Melodies.” This project is a 4 track EP where L.O. had a collection of

NEWS VIDEOS

Megan Thee Stallion Drops “Whenever” Single And Music Video

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Megan Thee Stallion is back with her new single “Whenever,” her first music release since October 2024. The banging track, produced by Bankroll Got It,

NEWS

Wiz Khalifa Reveals How Much He Charges For Shows And Guest Features

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It seems that Wiz Khalifa is still raking in as much cash now as he did a decade ago. On the heels of dropping his

NEWS

Ken Carson Earns His First #1 With “More Chaos”

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Ken Carson earns his first #1 album in his career as “More Chaos” opens atop this week’s Billboard 200. The Playboi Carti-affiliated rapper knocks his

NEWS VIDEOS

The Weeknd Drops “Drive” Music Video Starring Jenna Ortega

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The Weeknd has dropped a moody music video for “Drive,” a track from his latest album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” Directed by Trey Edward Shults, who

NEWS TOUR

Ice Cube Announces “Truth To Power: 4 Decades Of Attitude” Tour

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The long-awaited return of Ice Cube to the national stage has been officially announced with the “Truth to Power: 4 Decades Of Attitude” tour —

GOSSIP NEWS

Ja Rule Fires Back At 50 Cent After Irv Gotti Disrespect

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The long-standing rivalry between 50 Cent and Ja Rule never ended. Ja has fired back at his nemesis 50 after the latter made disrespectful comments

NEWS

Doja Cat Shares Tracklist For New Album “Vie”

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Doja Cat gave her fans something to talk about. The California artist‘s anticipated fifth studio album “Vie”, which translates to “life” in French, will be

NEWS VIDEOS

Tech N9ne Laces Up His “J6’s” On New Music Video

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Tech N9ne laces up on his new single and music video “J6’s,” out now via Strange Music. On the track, an orchestral string sample wraps

NEWS

Frank Ocean Sparks Comeback Rumors

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Where is Frank Ocean? On the route into the desert near Coachella Valley, a mysterious billboard with the name of a new Instagram account connected

NEWS

Lil Durk’s “Deep Thoughts” Debuts At # 3 On Billboard 200

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Lil Durk‘s new album, “Deep Thoughts”, is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at #3. The Chicago rapper’s seventh top 3 album earns 64,000 equivalent album

NEWS

Judge Ruled That Young Thug’s Probation Will Not Be Revoked

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UPDATE: A judge in Atlanta has ruled that Young Thug’s probation will not be revoked. But the judge cautioned Thugger over his social media use

NEWS

Hip-Hop Mourns The Death Of Young Scooter

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Tragedy struck the Hip-Hop scene as Young Scooter tragically died on his 39th birthday on Friday (March 28) while reportedly trying to run from police.

NEWS TOUR

Mustard Joins Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Grand National Tour”

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Mustard revealed on April 1 that he’s joining Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Grand National Tour” as an opening act. “I’m joining Kendrick Lamar and SZA on

NEWS

Yella Beezy Released On $750,000 Bond In Mo3 Murder-For-Hire Case

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Rapper Yella Beezy was released on bond Friday morning (March 28) after being charged with a murder-for-hire plot in the death of his rival Mo3.

NEWS RELEASES

Babyfxce E Drops New Mixtpape “M Block”

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Rising rap sensation Babyfxce E has dropped his awaited new mixtape, “M Block.” The 13-track collection once more casts the spotlight on the Flint, MI-based

NEWS

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

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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.

NEWS

Yella Beezy Charged With Capital Murder In Shooting Death Of Mo3

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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

NEWS

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

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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

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

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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