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Irv Gotti Suffered “A Minor Stroke”
On Wednesday (August 28), TMZ reported that Irv Gotti suffered a stroke. According to the news network, Wack 100 first broke the story during a
Travis Scott Reveals “Drugs You Should Try It” Video After Mixtape Re-Release
Travis Scott is offering a music video for his single, “Drugs You Should Try It”, shortly after revisiting his mixtape “Days Before Rodeo” on its
Ralo Serves Up Comeback Album “Welcome Home”
Ralo’s emotional, triumphant, and transformational homecoming is complete with the release of his anxiously awaited new album, “Welcome Home,” out now via 300 Entertainment. The
Ashanti And Nelly Reveal Birthdate And Name Of Their Baby
Ashanti and Nelly just dropped their ultimate hit: a baby. Their newborn came into the world a month ago on July 18, though fans are
Westside Gunn To Release Surprise Project He Recorded In One Day
Westside Gunn is in album mode. As fans await the release of his anticipated “Flygod Is An Awesome God 3” album, the Buffalo rapper has
Lil Yachty And Veeze Are Unapologetic On “Sorry Not Sorry”
The Lil Yachty content-flood continues. After the Georgia rapper dropped off “Let’s Get On Dey Ass” in mid-July, Boat followed it up with “Hate Me”
OMB Peezy Shares New Visual For “Hallways To Highways”
OMB Peezy joins forces with multi-platinum producer Will A Fool (Future, Rod Wave) for a brand-new single entitled “Hallways To Highways” via Overkill Entertainment/300 Entertainment.
Hitkidd’s “If I Was President” Video Reimagines Life In The Oval Office
Hitkidd is on a winning streak in the music industry, having recently produced the lead single “Highjack” on A$AP Rocky’s latest album, and co-produced the
Jay-Z Files Legal Notice To Own Rights Of “Reasonable Doubt” By 2031
Jay-Z is making it official. The Hip-Hop mogul isn’t letting the rights to his debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” fall from his hands because Dame Dash
Kanye West And Ty Dolla $ign Premiere “Can U Be” With Travis Scott
Kanye West and his collaborator Ty Dolla $ign have released the latest drop entitled “Can U Be” from their “Vultures 2” digital deluxe edition. Clocking
The Game’s Sexual Assault Accuser Wants The Rapper To Sell His Mansion
Years after suing rapper The Game for an alleged sexual assault on the set of VH1’s “She Got Game”, Priscilla Rainey is seeking to seize
Killer Mike To Release New Project “Songs For Sinners & Saints”
Killer Mike is bringing his “Michael” era to an end with the upcoming release of “Songs For Sinners & Saints.” Today (August 2), the Atlanta
Alicia Keys Scores First Diamond Certification For “Empire State Of Mind”
Alicia Keys and Jay-Z’s hit single “Empire State Of Mind” has been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “Empire State Of
Wiz Khalifa Drops 13-Song Mixtape “Wiz Owens”
Wiz Khalifa returns with a full length project entitled “Wiz Owens” and a music video for the title track, “Jet Lag.” The project features a
Ice Spice Twerks As Statue of Liberty In “Oh Shhh…” Music Video Featuring Travis Scott
Grammy nominated raptress Ice Spice officially dropped her long-awaited debut album entitled “Y2K!” on Friday (July 26). The anticipated release was accompanied by a new
Gucci Mane Is Treating The Girls To A “Chanel Bag”
Grammy nominated rapper Gucci Mane has returned with his latest single “Chanel Bag,” featuring Miami’s own JT (formerly of The City Girls). The collaboration arrives
Rakim Drops First New Project In 15 Years With “G.O.D.’s Network (REB7RTH)”
Hip-Hop legend Rakim is breaking new ground with his latest project, “G.O.D.’s Network (REB7RTH),” by flexing his skills both on the mic and behind the
Kehlani Announces Her “Crash World Tour”
Following the release of her new album, “Crash”, Kehlani announces the anticipated “Crash World Tour,” featuring British girl group Flo and Atlanta rapper Anycia. Produced
Drake And 50 Cent Link Up In Toronto
50 Cent continues to support Drake following the 6 God’s beef with Kendrick Lamar. Throughout Drizzle’s infamous feud with Lamar, 50 had his back, supporting
Mobb Deep Is Working On New Music With The Alchemist
Havoc has announced that new music from Mobb Deep is in the works, which will include production by longtime collaborator The Alchemist. The Queensbridge legend
Don Toliver’s “Psycho Tour” Marks His Biggest Tour To Date
Don Toliver announces his biggest headline tour to date with special guest Teezo Touchdown and opening act Monaleo. Produced by Live Nation, the “Psycho Tour”
Ice Spice And Central Cee Cozy Up In Bed In “Did It First” Visual
Ice Spice teamed up with British rapper Central Cee for her “Do It First” music video, directed by Ice Spice, Edgar Estevez, and Nikita Vilchinski.
Michigan Rapper Babyfxce E Releaes Visual For “PTP”
Rising Rap sensation Babyfxce E has released his latest single entitled “PTP” via Atlantic Records. The track first premiered on July 4 with an official
Ralo Celebrates Young Dolph With “P.R.E.” Music Video
Continuing a massive comeback year, acclaimed Atlanta rapper Ralo serves up a brand new single and music video entitled “P.R.E.” out now via 300 Entertainment.
Finesse2tymes Shares New Single “Pretty Ricky”
Memphis’ own Finesse2tymes releases the newest edition of his ever-growing catalog entitled “Pretty Ricky.” The brand new single comes on the heels of Finesse’s previously
Shaboozey Hits #1 On The Hot 100 Chart With “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Nigeria-born, Virginia-raised country singer Shaboozey has the #1 song in the country now. Shaboozey is making waves for his single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” all
Pusha T Named Newest Ambassador For Louis Vuitton
Pusha T has been named the newest ambassador for Louis Vuitton, the French luxury fashion house announced, whose current Men’s Creative Director is none other
Megan Thee Stallion’s “MEGAN” Is Biggest Selling Female Rap Debut Of 2024
Megan Thee Stallion is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at #3 with her anticipated new album “MEGAN.” The Houston raptress’ latest studio effort marks her
Ghostface Killah Says He Never Watched “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”
Ghostface Killah has shared that he has never watch Hulu’s popular show about the Wu-Tang Clan. In the June 27 episode of the “Toure Show,”
Diddy Faces New Sex Trafficking Allegations By Ex-Porn Star
Diddy is in trouble once again. Sean “Diddy” Combs faced new sex trafficking allegations on Wednesday (July 3) in a lawsuit by a former porn
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