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2026 Grammy Nominations: Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, Tyler The Creator & More
The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been revealed, with Kendrick Lamar once again taking the spotlight. Riding high on the massive success of
Kehlani Shares New Single “Out The Window”
Seven-time Grammy nominee Kehlani has released her captivating new single, “Out The Window”. This track marks a powerful continuation of her artistic evolution, characterized by
Gunna Releases “wgft” Music Video With Burna Boy
Gunna has unveiled the awaited music video for his hit single “wgft” featuring Burna Boy, further solidifying his impressive run this year. The visually striking
Famous Dex Issues Threats Against Rich The Kid
Famous Dex has expressed his frustrations with Rich The Kid, his former collaborator and label head, threatening physical confrontation over unresolved issues. On October 31,
50 Cent Ruthlessly Taunts Diddy About Prison Photos
50 Cent continues his relentless trolling of Diddy, as the music mogul adjusts to life behind bars. On Monday (November 3), 50 Cent took to
B.G. Explains Why Lil Wayne Missed Cash Money-No Limit Verzuz
B.G. sheds light on Lil Wayne’s absence from the Cash Money-No Limit Verzuz at ComplexCon 2025, revealing that health issues kept the rapper from participating
Diddy’s New Job In Prison
Diddy has officially begun his prison sentence and has taken up a new job while incarcerated: handling laundry for fellow inmates. On Thursday (October 30),
Big L Immortalized With The Release Of “Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King”
Mass Appeal has released “Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King”, a posthumous album honoring Harlem legend Big L. This project is the latest addition to
Cam’ron Sues J. Cole Over “Might Delete Later” Collabo
Cam’ron has filed a lawsuit against J. Cole over their 2024 collaboration, “Ready ‘24,” claiming he was not compensated for his contributions and that Cole
Cardi B Reveals Plans To Release Another Album Within 1 Year
Cardi B has given fans an exciting update, revealing plans to release her third studio album in less than a year. Instead of focusing on
Turk Responds To Birdman’s Verzuz Diss
Turk addresses the recent comments made by Birdman during the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz, aiming to set the record straight. Birdman stirred up
Diddy’s Official Prison Release Date Revealed
Diddy‘s official prison release date has been confirmed. As of Sunday (October 26), details entered into the Federal Bureau of Prisons indicate that the founder
Public Enemy Drops New Video “Black Sky VIDmash”
Public Enemy releases “Black Sky VIDmash” today, a cinematic medley featuring three tracks from their critically acclaimed album “Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025”:
No Limit vs. Cash Money: 5 Epic Fantasy Matchups
The early 2000s were a monumental period in hip-hop, a time when New Orleans became the heartbeat of the South’s meteoric rise. Two heavyweight labels,
Mother And Son Who Inspired 2Pac’s “Brenda’s Got A Baby” Reunite
2Pac’s iconic track “Brenda’s Got A Baby” was based on a real-life incident — and the story has taken an unexpected continuation. The legendary rapper
Megan Thee Stallion Embraces Her “Lover Girl” Era With New Single
Megan Thee Stallion has officially embraced her “Lover Girl” era with the release of her fiery new single. Marking her second track of 2025, the
Finesse2tymes Arrested On Multiple Drug-Related Charges
Finesse2tymes, whose real name is Ricky Hampton, is reportedly facing multiple drug-related charges following an arrest in Texas. On Tuesday (October 21), TMZ reported that
The Alchemist And Hit-Boy Share Tracklist And Features For “Goldfish”
The Alchemist and Hit-Boy have unveiled the tracklist, cover art, and features for their highly anticipated joint album, “Goldfish”, which is slated for release this
Lauryn Hill Announces “Artist In Residence” Canadian Tour Dates
Lauryn Hill is set to visit Canada as part of her “Artist In Residence” tour series. The tour begins on November 19 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Rappers Who Dominated The Billboard Hot 100 With Longest Chart Runs
The Billboard Hot 100 operates at breakneck speed, but a select few rappers have managed to treat the chart like their personal stomping ground, week
Wu-Tang Clan To Perform Final Australian Performances In 2026
In a landmark announcement for Australian hip-hop fans, the Wu-Tang Clan has confirmed their return to Australia in March 2026 for what will be their
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Cancels Second Atlanta Show On MASA Tour
The “MASA” tour by YoungBoy Never Broke Again has encountered another hiccup. The rapper’s second show at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, originally scheduled for
Ty Dolla $ign Reaches New Heights With Abum “TYCOON”
Recognized as one of the music industry’s most sought-after collaborators, Ty Dolla $ign approaches his solo work with an intentional focus that sets him apart.
Ice Spice Twerks With Anok Yai And Suni Lee In “Baddie Baddie” Music Video
A Grammy-nominated drill rapper, an Olympian, and a supermodel come together — who commands the spotlight? That’s the focus of Ice Spice’s latest music video,
D’Angelo And Angie Stone’s Son Reflects On ‘Rough and Sad Year’
Michael Archer Jr., son of D’Angelo and Angie Stone, has shared a heartfelt statement in light of his father’s passing on Tuesday (October 14). This
Release Dates For Nas x DJ Premier And De La Soul Albums Revealed
Mass Appeal has unveiled the release timelines for highly-anticipated music projects involving Nas x DJ Premier and De La Soul. According to reports, the joint
Diddy Faces Setback In Serving Sentence At Low-Security Prison
Diddy faces a setback in his attempt to serve his 50-month prison sentence at a low-security facility. The Bad Boy Records founder, convicted earlier this
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Yells At Fan During Performance
YoungBoy Never Broke Again threatened to take action against a fan after objects were repeatedly thrown at him during a tour stop in Columbus, South
Dave East Releases New Music Video For “Demon”
Dave East has unveiled the new video for “Demon” as excitement builds for the fourth installment in his “Karma” series, set to drop on October
Boosie Badazz Hires Lobbyists Seeking A Pardon From Donald Trump
Boosie Badazz is making strategic moves to gain Donald Trump’s attention regarding his federal gun case. The rapper from Baton Rouge has reportedly enlisted the
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