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Cam’ron & A-Trak Reunite For New Single “All I Really Wanted”
Almost three years since the release of his last album, 2019’s “Purple Haze 2,” Cam’ron joined forces with Canadian deejay and producer A-Trak for his new single “All I Really
DJ Drama & Jeezy Return To The Trap On “I Ain’t Gon Hold Ya”
It’s Labor Day Weekend and it’s time to turn up with the dynamic duo, DJ Drama and Jeezy, to get your weekend poppin’! The Grammy Award-winning DJ Drama released his
Benny The Butcher Drops Music Video For “297 Parkside”
Benny The Butcher and his Black Soprano Family (BSF) have announced their biggest compilation project to date, “Long Live DJ Shay,” which will be released on September 9. After announcing
Kevin Gates Swings For The Fences On The Punishing “Major League”
Just as Kevin Gates kicked off “The Big Lyfe” tour, the RIAA multi-platinum rapper released his latest single “Major League” via Bread Winner Alumni/Atlantic Records. “Major League” comes on the
Drill Pioneer 22Gz Locks In With SPMB Bills On “Why Would I Lack?”
Despite his legal troubles, RIAA gold certified Brooklyn Drill pioneer 22Gz hasn’t lost his grip on the game. The Eastcoast rapper and Sniper Gang affiliate continues his year of ‘The
NBA YoungBoy Reportedly Signed $60,000,000 Deal With Birdman’s Cash Money Records
NBA YoungBoy won’t be renewing his contract with Atlantic Records. According to Akademiks, the chart-topping rapper turned down $25 million to re-sign, bringing his time with the longstanding label to
YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “The Last Slimeto” Debuts At #2 On Billboard 200
The first week numbers for YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s new album titled “The Last Slimeto” have arrived. The multi-platinum rapper’s 30-track album has debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200.
Sonny Digital Drops Latest Single “Back 2 Back”
Multi-platinum rapper and producer Sonny Digital has announced the release of “Back 2 Back.” The single features prolific Atlanta-based rapper and CEO/founder of 1080 Trademark Records, CEO Trayle’s understated flow.
Eminem, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Spotted In The Studio Together
Hip-Hop legends Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre reunited in the studio and are looking to recreate their 2001 magic. On Monday (August 15), Slim Shady published a photo of
Zaytoven Teams Up With Young Dro And Doe Boy For “Yessir” and “Stiff Arm”
MNRK Urban announces a new deal with the new boutique Hip-Hop label Raven Music, run by legendary producer Vernon “Xtreme” Brown, who serves as Raven’s CEO, and Raven’s A&R consultant
DJ Khaled, Drake And Lil Baby Get Surgical In “Staying Alive” Music Video
Global superstar DJ Khaled uncovers his anticipated new single and music video “Staying Alive” featuring Drake and Lil Baby. It paves the way for one of the biggest Hip-Hop releases
The Game Reveals Tracklist For “Drillmatic” Album
The Game is finally set to release his anticipated new album “Drillmatic: Heart vs. Mind” on Friday (August 12) and unveiled the official tracklist for the masses. The seasoned Compton-rapper
Fetty Wap Arrested For Threatening To Kill Someone He Called A ‘Rat’
Fetty Wap was reportedly arrested for threatening to kill someone on Monday (August 8) after violating the conditions of his pre-trial release. According to TMZ, Fetty – real name Willie
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops Final Atlantic Records Album “The Last Slimeto”
Multi-platinum rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again has officially unveiled his highly anticipated fifth studio album, “The Last Slimeto.” The project is a blend of several genre’s inclusive of songs that
Royce 5’9″ Releases New Visual For “I Play Forever” Featuring Grafh
Through hard work and dedication to his craft, Grammy Award-nominated artist Royce 5’9″ has built and maintained a cult following. Now, he is proud to announce the release of “The
Benny The Butcher & BSF To Release “Long Live DJ Shay” Compilation
Benny The Butcher and his Black Soprano Family (BSF) have announced their biggest compilation project to date, “Long Live DJ Shay,” which will be released on September 9, 2022. Along
Eminem To Drop Greatest Hits Album “Curtain Call 2”
Eminem will release his second greatest hits album, “Curtain Call 2,” this Friday (August 5) via Shady Records/Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records. The Detroit emcee released “Curtain Call: The Hits” in 2005,
Kash Doll Signs New Label Deal
Kash Doll is no longer a free agent! MNRK Music Group is thrilled to announce a new deal with the 33-year-old Detroit rapper. Under this new global deal, Kash Doll
JayDaYoungan’s Father Says His Son Was Ambushed by Five Gunmen
JayDaYoungan’s father, Kenyatta Scott, is speaking out about the deadly shooting that took his son’s life last week. According to a TMZ report, JayDaYoungan’s dad said that his son was
Wiz Khalifa Believes Hip-Hop Is ‘In A Box’ Because Of A Generational Divide
Diamond-selling rapper Wiz Khalifa believes that Hip-Hop is trapped “in a box” because of the divide between old and new generations. The Taylor Gang head honcho linked up with XXL
London Producer State Of The Nation Teams Up With Ghostface Killah For “Super Soldier”
London based artist and producer State Of The Nation has teamed up with the legendary Wu-Tang Clan to create a series of mind blowing tracks that question everything on the
Young Dolph’s Posthumous Single “Hall Of Fame” Drops On His Birthday
In honor of his heavenly 37th birthday, Paper Route Empire shares Young Dolph’s first posthumous single titled “Hall of Fame.” The song is classic Dolph, it encapsulates everything about his
22Gz Returns With New Music Video “Sniper Gang Freestyle Pt. 2”
RIAA gold certified Brooklyn Drill pioneer 22Gz has shared a sequel to his 2019 hit, “Sniper Gang Freestyle,” and the new track certainly lives up to the hype. The single
Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA Drops New “Bobby Digital” Album
Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA releases “RZA Presents: Bobby Digital and the Pit of Snakes,” today. The 8-song, sweeping soundtrack is out via 36 Chambers ALC/MRNK and merges Hip-Hop, Indie Rock and
Lil Eazzyy Returns With Official Music Video For “Hard Way”
Lil Eazzyy is back with an official visual for “Hard Way” featuring Shoebox Baby off his recently released mixtape “Too Eazzyy.” The pair take it back to the stomping grounds
Icewear Vezzo Says Goodbye To “Rich Off Pints” With Final Installment
A shrewd slick-talker and an accomplished businessman, Icewear Vezzo is one of the key figures in the red hot Detroit rap scene. Exploring the mindset required to escape life on
22Gz & Kodak Black Release Music Video For “Up N Stuck”
RIAA gold certified Brooklyn Drill pioneer 22Gz released the visual for “Up N Stuck (Remix)” featuring Kodak Black. Talking about the new collaboration, 22Gz explained: “I wanted to bring Kodak
Cardi B Shares New Video For “Hot Shit” With Kanye West & Lil Durk
Grammy Award-winning superstar Cardi B made her eagerly-anticipated return with the release of “Hot Shit (ft. Kanye West & Lil Durk)” via Atlantic Records. First previewed with an epic teaser
Styles P Taps The LOX, Havoc & More For “Good Times” 20th Anniversary Concert
On Friday (July 8), Styles P of The LOX announced on Instagram a concert to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his weed anthem “Good Times,” which was the lead single
Nas & DJ Premier Tease New Forthcoming Song
Finally, a new Nas and DJ Premier collaboration appears to be on the way. On Thursday (July 7) Preemo shared a short video posted on social media that suggested new
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