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NoCap Plots “The Birdnest Tour”
NoCap announced “The Birdnest Tour” across North America this fall. The tour will be in support of “The Main Bird,” which was released in December
Gunna Announces First Headline Shows In 2 Years
Four-time Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Gunna will headline his first shows in two years this coming September with “The Gift” at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
Playboi Carti Plots Global “Antagonist Tour”
Playboi Carti is hitting the road this fall with the announcement of his global “Antagonist Tour.” Marking Playboi Carti’s first headlining tour since 2021, the
Tee Grizzley And Skilla Baby Drop New Music Video “Gorgeous”
Capitalizing on incredible momentum, multi-platinum Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley and rising Hip-Hop phenom Skilla Baby unleash the music video for their new single “Gorgeous”. It
Lil Baby Gives Back In Latest Visual For “Merch Madness”
Rap superstar Lil Baby unveiled a new single titled “Merch Madness”. Produced by Richie Souf, the blazing track sees the ATL star focused on inspiring
Cam’ron Announces His First Solo Project In 4 Years
Cam’ron, born Cameron Ezike Giles, has more than once said that he may retire but for now, The Diplomats rapper is still going strong. Currently,
21 Savage And Drake’s “It’s All A Blur” Tour Setlist Revealed
Drake and 21 Savage are currently on the “It’s All A Blur Tour”. The highly-anticipated tour kicked off in Chicago, featuring a larger than life
Drake Confirms Collabo With Nicki Minaj On “For All The Dogs”
A new collaboration between Drake and Nicki Minaj is in the works and will appear on the Canada rapper’s upcoming album entitled “For All The
Gunna Throws Sex Party In Explicit New “fukumean” Video
Gunna unveiled a new music video for “fukumean”, another standout song from his 4th studio LP entitled “A Gift & A Curse”. The Dunk Rock
Kevin Gates Announces New “Only The Generals” National Tour
Multi-platinum rapper Kevin Gates announces his new “Only The Generals” national tour. The tour will span 30 shows and will kick off in Portsmouth, VA
Jason Derulo Lifts Curtain On “Glad U Came” Music Video
Multi-platinum artist Jason Derulo has shared the official music video for “Glad U Came,” directed by Derulo on location in beautiful Bali. Co-written and produced
Rittz Announces “MellowLOvation Tour” With Madchild This Fall
Independent rap luminary Rittz announces the “MellowLOvation Tour 2023” with special guest Madchild. The 46-city nationwide tour launches this fall in support of his latest
Fat Joe Says DaBaby Uncanceled Himself
Fat Joe gave DaBaby his dues for ‘uncanceling’ himself after a series of bad decisions. “As far as I’m concerned, DaBaby uncanceled himself. The guy’s
Finesse2tymes Is Getting “Shiesty” In New Music Video
Just in time for summer, Memphis hometown hero, Finesse2tymes, has teamed up with rising rap stars, Kali and Sexyy Red, for his latest single, “Shiesty.”
Gunna Strikes With First Album “A Gift & A Curse” Since Prison Release
Gunna is back with his latest project entitled “A Gift & A Curse.” Clocking in at 45 minutes, the anticipated 15-track project features no guest
Lil Uzi Vert’s “The Pink Tape” Is “Less Than Two Weeks Away”
Lil Uzi Vert has doubled down the previously announced release time for his highly anticipated project “The Pink Tape,” giving fans a clearer picture of
Ty Dolla $ign Hits The Road On The “More Motion Less Emotion Tour”, Drops Music Video “Motion”
Acclaimed rapper Ty Dolla $ign makes his triumphant return to the stage with his upcoming “More Motion Less Emotion Tour.” The 31-city tour kicks off
Boosie Badazz’s Attorney Issues Statement Following Federal Arrest
An attorney for Boosie Badazz – real name Torrence Hatch – has released an official statement following the popular rapper’s arrest by the feds last
Quando Rondo Arrested For Street Gang Activity In Georgia
On Friday (June 16), popular rapper Quando Rondo – real name Tyquian Terrel Bowman – has been arrested in Chatham County, GA for criminal street
Kash Doll Unveils New Single “Ridin'”
Rising Detroit rap phenomenon Kash Doll returns with a hypnotic new single entitled “Ridin’” via MNRK Music Group. On the track, a nostalgic R&B loop
OhGeesy Drops New “Games” Music Video
Multi-platinum rapper OhGeesy has shared the official music video for “Games,” featuring Bino Rideaux & 03 Greedo. The track is one of the many highlights
Not A Single Hip-Hop Song Or Album Has Charted #1 In 2023
Hip-Hop is making history on the Billboard charts, but not in a good way. It’s halfway through 2023 and there has yet to be a
YNW Melly Double Murder Trial Begins
The trial for YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, has finally begun. The Florida rapper is facing double murder charges in the October 26, 2018 killings
Kanye West’s Mini Documentary “DONDA” Surfaces Online
Surprisingly, a mini documentary showing Kanye West making his 2021 album “DONDA” has surfaced online. It is unclear how the short video made its way
Lil Wayne Can’t Remember Lyrics To His Own Songs
Lil Wayne admits that he finds it hard to remember the lyrics to some of his most famous songs due to memory loss. During an
Fat Trel Drops Music Video “Kill” And New Album “Nightmare On E Street 2”
Fat Trel is back to take over your speakers. The popular DMV rapper has shared his long awaited new mixtape entitled “Nightmare On E Street
Young Thug’s Brother Sentenced To 9 Years In YSL Rico Case
Young Thug’s brother Unfoonk, born Quantavious Grier, has been sentenced to 9 years and 6 months in prison for violating the condition of his probation
DJ Drama Links Up With Boosie Badazz On “Iron Right” Paying Tribute To Rapper Trouble
Grammy Award-winning deejay and producer DJ Drama has paid tribute to the late Atlanta rapper Trouble with the release of the highly anticipated visual for
Yella Beezy Unveils Music Video For “To The Floor”
Chart-topping Dallas artist Yella Beezy returns with his first official release of the year “To The Floor,” produced by DJ Paul. The single is accompanied
Fat Trel Shares Music Video For New Single “Like That”
DMV rap icon Fat Trel has shared his new single entitled “Like That,” joined by an official music video, with his hood set as the
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