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Young Thug Addresses Viral Video Of Him Dancing With A Woman
Young Thug has spoken out to clarify a viral video that shows him dancing with a woman, responding to social media chatter claiming his fiancée,
T.I. Hits 50 Cent With Another Sharp Diss track
T.I. continues to ramp up his feud with 50 Cent, showing no signs of backing down. T.I. released his fourth diss track, “Lessons,” directly targeting
Four Injured In Shooting At Memorial For Lil Poppa In Florida
A memorial service for the late rapper Lil Poppa in Jacksonville, Florida, turned tragic when gunfire broke out, leaving four people injured. According to a
Los Angeles Rapper Luci4 Dead At 23
Los Angeles rapper Luci4 has passed away at the young age of 23. The rising artist died at a private residence, according to a L.A.
Lil Jon Writes Heartfelt Tribute To His Late Son Nathan
Lil Jon is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his son, Nathan Smith. The iconic crunk artist shared a touching tribute on social media on February
Lil Durk’s Lyrics And Video Screenshots Approved As Evidence In Murder Trial
A federal judge has ruled that specific lyrics from Lil Durk’s songs and screenshots from his music videos can be presented as evidence in his
Kanye West And Travis Scott Reportedly Collaborating On Joint Album
Kanye West and Travis Scott may be secretly working on a joint album, according to insights shared by Havoc of Mobb Deep. In a recent
Last Suspect In Young Dolph’s Murder To Take Plea Deal
The final suspect in the murder of rapper Young Dolph is poised to accept a plea deal, more than four years after the tragic incident.
J. Cole Responds To Cam’ron’s $500K Lawsuit
J. Cole has officially addressed Cam’ron’s lawsuit regarding “Ready ’24,” refuting claims that there was ever an agreement to collaborate on a future project in
Baby Keem Announces New Album “Ca$ino”
Baby Keem has officially announced the release date for his upcoming album, “Ca$ino”. The rapper shared the news on February 10, revealing that his sophomore
50 Cent Explains Why He No Longer Releases New Music
50 Cent has shed light on why he no longer releases new music, addressing the topic during a recent interview with Rolling Stone. In the
J. Cole Resolves 2Pac And Biggie’s Beef On New Album “The Fall-Off”
J. Cole’s latest album, “The Fall-Off”, has finally arrived, and it features a particularly poignant track that channels the perspectives of two of hip-hop’s most
Alleged Lil Durk Associate OTF Jam Claps Back At Critics From Prison
Following Lil Durk‘s arrest in 2024, a picture of OTF Jam allegedly eating McDonald’s in an interrogation room quickly made the rounds online. Lil Durk
Pooh Shiesty Gifts His Mom A $1.1 Million Home
Pooh Shiesty recently surprised his mother, Gladys Baines, with a lavish $1.1 million house. On February 3, the rapper shared heartwarming clips on his Instagram
50 Cent Taunts Floyd Mayweather Over $340M Showtime Lawsuit
50 Cent continues to fan the flames of his longstanding feud with Floyd Mayweather, taking aim at the legendary boxer over a $340 million lawsuit
Swishahouse Founder Michael “5000” Watts Dead At 52
Swishahouse founder Michael “5000” Watts has passed away at the age of 52. His family confirmed the tragic news on January 30 through an official
J. Cole Explains “The Fall-Off” Cover, Confirms It Will Be A Double Album
J. Cole shared insights into the artwork for his upcoming double album “The Fall-Off”, along with confirmation of its expanded concept. The project features two
Ye Insists Apology To Black And Jewish Communities Is Not A PR Stunt
Ye has emphasized that his recent apology to the Black and Jewish communities is not a calculated attempt to restore his public image before the
Donald Trump Crowns Nicki Minaj The Greatest Female Rapper Ever
Donald Trump has hailed Nicki Minaj as the greatest and most successful female rapper in history following her recent show of support. This moment came
Kanye West Delays Release Of “Bully” Following New Partnership Deal
Ye fans will need to hold on a little longer for the arrival of his highly anticipated “Bully” album, as the rapper has delayed its
Finesse2tymes Calls Out Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Over Clearance Fees
On January 23, Finesse2tymes took to Instagram to call out Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, claiming the legendary group demanded $40,000 to clear the use of their 1997
Don Toliver Reveals Release Date For New Album “OCTANE”
Don Toliver confirms the release date for his upcoming album, “OCTANE”. Nearly two years have passed since Don Toliver’s last album release, but his solo
Drake Challenges Dismissal Of “Not Like Us” Defamation Case
Drake is continuing his fight in a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar‘s track “Not Like Us.” He has filed an
XXXTentacion’s 5 Best Songs Ranked
8 years have passed since the tragic loss of XXXTentacion, who was fatally shot during an armed robbery in Deerfield Park, Florida, in June 2018.
A$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
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