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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
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
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:
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
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,”
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
Fivio Foreign & The Kid Laroi Go From “Paris To Tokyo” In New Music Video
Fivio Foreign, the self-proclaimed “King Of New York,” and The Kid Laroi become travel buddies in their new visual for “Paris To Tokyo.” The brand
Burna Boy Releases Sixth Studio Album “Love, Damini”
Grammy Award-winning Burna Boy is back with the official release of his sixth studio album, “Love, Damini.” Named The New York Times’ Critics Pick, the
Big Sean Celebrates Jhené Aiko Pregnancy: ‘Can’t Wait To Be A Dad’
Big Sean was the subject of big news over the weekend as rumors swirled his longtime girlfriend Jhene Aiko is expecting. Now, the R&B diva
Chris Brown Is Back On His ‘Gangsta Shit’ & Complains About Lack Of Media Coverage For His Album
Chris Brown released his new album “Breezy” on June 24, but it apparently didn’t get the support the R&B singer expected. The 24-track project boasted
Cardi B Drops New Single “Hot Shit” With Lil Durk & Kanye West
Cardi B’s break is officially over! The Bronx rapper is throwing her hat in the ring for the song of the summer. The Diamond selling
DJ Drama Pays Homage To DJ Kay Slay With “Forever” Featuring Fabolous & Jim Jones
Grammy Award-winner DJ Drama is never too busy to drop a single just for the streets. His newest release is titled “Forever” featuring Brooklyn’s Fabolous,
R. Kelly Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Sex Trafficking Charges
R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday (June 29), according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New
Roddy Ricch & Mustard Unveil Music Video For “Real Talk”
Grammy Award-winning rapper Roddy Ricch premiered the official music video for his new single, “Real Talk,” directed by Colin Tilley. Produced by longtime collaborator Mustard,
BET Awards 2022: See The Complete List Of Winners
The BET Awards, which celebrate Black excellence in music, culture and sports, were presented Sunday (June 26) at the Los Angeles Microsoft Theater. Lizzo kicked
6ix9ine Laughs At Hospitalized Rapper Lil Tjay’s Condition
Lil Tjay was recently hospitalized after being shot and controversial rapper 6ix9ine took that as an opportunity to kick Tjay while he was down. 6ix9ine
Roddy Ricch Returns With New EP “The Big 3”
After being cleared on gun charges, Compton rapper Roddy Ricch gets back to the music with his new EP titled “The Big 3” and dropped
Lil Baby Named “Songwriter Of The Year” At 2022 ASCAP Awards
Lil Baby has continued his meteoric rise to success and will be crowned ASCAP “Songwriter Of The Year” for the second year in a row
Kevin Gates Drops Third Studio Album “Khaza”
Multi-platinum rapper Kevin Gates has released his long-awaited third studio album, “Khaza,” via Bread Winner Alumni/Atlantic Records. The 19 track album is a follow up
Gucci Mane Drops Deluxe Edition Of 1017’s “So Icy Gang” Compilation
Multi-platinum rapper Gucci Mane announced the arrival of the eagerly anticipated new 1017 Global Music compilation. The deluxe compilation is accompanied by 7 new visuals
Drake Drops Surprise Album “Honestly, Nevermind”
Drake shocked fans with a surprise album drop. The Grammy Award-winning rapper unvealed his 7th studio album “Honestly, Nevermind” today (June 17) after the Toronto
Tank Set To Release Final Album “R&B Money”
You can’t put a time limit on perfection, and multi-Grammy nominated platinum-selling singer Tank is ready to share his highly anticipated 10th and final studio
Jack Harlow Announces Additional Tour Dates
Grammy nominated rapper Jack Harlow announces New York and Cincinnati shows on his “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour,” presented by Live Nation. Harlow
Jim Jones And Migos ‘Set The Trends’ With Their Groundbreaking NFT Music Video
Watch Jim Jones clip “We Set The Trends” and travel into the metaverse in this masterful video, directed by EddieVisual and Yasha Gruben, as we
Kevin Gates Is Back With New Music Video “Intro“
Multi-platinum rapper Kevin Gates is back with his follow up track, “Intro” available now via Bread Winner Alumni/Atlantic Records. A strength filled and out-spoken official
Jack Harlow And KFC Announce The “Jack Harlow Meal”
Jack Harlow and KFC’s partnership just got spicier with the drop of the “Jack Harlow Meal,” a combo meal curated by the Kentucky native himself.
Quando Rondo Drops New Video “War Baby”
Multi-platinum rapper Quando Rondo is continuing his landmark year with the release of his latest single, “War Baby.” Within the last few weeks, he has
22Gz Drops Music Video For His Latest Single “Spin”
The phenomenon that is Brooklyn drill music hasn’t died down since it hit mainstream consciousness. 22Gz, specifically, has continued to deliver raw drill bangers over
Rod Wave Has Felony Battery Case Dropped
Earlier this spring, popular Florida rapper and singer Rod Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Marcell Green, was arrested on a felony charge of domestic
Chris Brown Congratulates Rihanna & A$AP Rocky On Baby Boy’s Birth
Chris Brown congratulated his ex-girlfriend Rihanna after the superstar singer welcomed her and A$AP Rocky’s first child, a baby boy. “Congratulations,” Breezy wrote on his
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