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Salt-N-Pepa’s Classic Album “Very Necessary” Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Grammy-winning trailblazing Hip-Hop group Salt-N-Pepa will celebrate three decades of their classic fourth full-length album, “Very Necessary,” with the release of “Very Necessary (30th Anniversary
Tee Grizzley Unveils New Music Video “IDGAF” Featuring Chris Brown
Multi-platinum Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley shares new single and music video entitled “IDGAF” featuring Mariah The Scientist and Chris Brown. The song notably continues a
Cam’ron Drops 8-Track Project “The Lost Files: Vol. 1”
Cam’ron is having a very good time right now. Cam’ron and Ma$e launched their popular sports talk show, “It Is What It Is,” in February
Warren G Reveals That He Didn’t Get Paid For Co-Producing Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic”
During an interview on “Drink Champs,” producer and rapper Warren G said that he didn’t get credit for his contributions to Dr. Dre‘s iconic debut
Drake Namedrops A$AP Rocky In New Song Snippet
Drake fans are still anxiously waiting for his new album to drop. Most recently, a fan in Vancouver spotted Drizzy and Lil Yachty filming a
Mase Finally Gets His Publishing Back From Diddy
According to Cam’ron, Mase and Diddy have finally come to an agreement that will see Puff give Mase his publishing rights back. “My n*gga murder
Yukmouth From Luniz Suffered Punctured Lung And Broken Ribs
Popular 90s rapper Yukmouth fell through a hole in a stage while performing and ended up in the hospital. The video of the Okland artist’s
Kash Doll Is Ridin’ Around Town Paying Tribute To “Set It Off”
Detroit rapper Kash Doll has unveiled a new music video for her latest single, “Ridin’,” which pays tribute to the cult classic film “Set It
OhGeesy Drops Music Video For “Blame Me”
Los Angeles rapper OhGeesy finds himself going back and forth with his muse in new visuals for his highly celebrated hit single, “Blame Me.” The
Memphis Police Name Prime Suspect In Blac Youngsta’s Brother’s Death
Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta and his family recently suffered a tragic loss, that of his brother Tomanuel Benson. According to police, Benson was gunned down
Gucci Mane Teams Up With J. Cole For New Music Video “There I Go”
Gucci Mane releases his new single, “There I Go,” featuring J. Cole and Mike Will Made-It. The track hit streaming services on a busy Friday
Ugly God Reacts To Murder Charges
Ugly God – born Royce Cornell Davison-Rodriguez – hopped on Twitter and broke his silence since being accused of killing his best friend’s dad. The
LL Cool J Calls Out Rapper Who “Flirt” With Retirement
Despite having an amazing career and legacy spanning several decades, LL Cool J makes it clear he’s not stopping anytime soon. The legendary artist is
Rapper Blueface Hospitalized After Being Stabbed
Rapper Blueface was stabbed while being in the gym preparing for an upcoming celebrity boxing match. At 10:33 am, police responded to a call about
Jamie Foxx “Feeling Like Himself” Again Following Health Scare
Jamie Foxx hopped on Instagram to show his fans that he is back to his usual self 4 months after he was hospitalized with a
Boosie Badazz Disses Kodak Black On New Track “Ungrateful”
Boosie Badazz and Kodak Black have been beefing online ever since Yak’s collabo record with controversial artist Tekashi 6ix9ine hit the internet. On the Baton
Jack Harlow Announces “No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour”
Jack Harlow announces first-of-its-kind, “No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour.” Produced by Live Nation and Production Simple, the Kentucky superstar will take his 3rd
Lil Uzi Vert Expands “The Pink Tape Tour”
Due to overwhelming demand, Grammy-nominated artist Lil Uzi Vert announced the addition of seven new dates on his “The Pink Tape Tour.” Produced by Live
Benny The Butcher Says He’s Voting For Donald Trump
Benny The Butcher has proclaimed that he will vote for Donald Trump, prompting a backlash from his fanbase. The popular New York rapper took to
Megan Thee Stallion Called Out Her Haters
Megan Thee Stallion addressed her haters when she performed for the first time since Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison. “I just
Soulja Boy Boldly Claims He Started The New Wave In Hip-Hop
Soulja Boy claims that he started the new wave in Hip-Hop culture. Hip-Hop celebrated its 50 anniversary on August 11 and Soulja Boy claims he
Timbaland’s Former Rap Partner Magoo Dies At Age 50
Rapper Magoo, who was best known as Timbaland’s longtime collaborator, has died Sunday (August 13). The “Up Jumps Da’ Boogie” performer’s cause of death is
Iggy Azalea Hired Tory Lanez As Executive Producer For Next Album
Iggy Azalea’s three-page letter to Judge David Herriford regarding Tory Lanez’s sentence is out in full. The popular female raptress said that she hired Lanez
Janelle Monáe Expands “The Age Of Pleasure Tour”
Janelle Monáe has expanded her blockbuster “The Age of Pleasure Tour,” adding new dates at Indianapolis, IN’s Egyptian Room at Old National Centre (September 10),
Kevin Gates Unveils New Music Video “I Don’t Apologize”
Kevin Gates releases his latest single and visual for “I Don’t Apologize.” On the track, Kevin inspires his fans and takes them on a journey
Busta Rhymes Says Weight Loss Was Inspired By ‘Asthma Attack’ During Sex
Busta Rhymes has revealed that an “asthma attack”-like experience after having sex inspired him to lose weight. The legendary rapper has lost over 100 pounds
Lizzo Releases Statement Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
Lizzo broke her silence on social media after a lawsuit was filed against her by three former dancers who have accused her of sexual and
LL Cool J Denies Being Dissed By Biggie On “Who Shot Ya?”
LL Cool J addressed journalist Bonsu Thompson’s belief that iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 diss track “Who Shot Ya?” was about him. “I need him
Lizzo Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Weight-Shaming By Former Dancers
Superstar Lizzo is being sued by three former tour dancers who accuse the popular singer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment through
Boosie Badazz Claims Kodak Black Was In Protective Custody In Prison
Boosie Badazz clapped back at Kodak Black who recently called him a “clown” on social media. Their beef dates all the way back to Kodak
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