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Articles
Aktion Jackson – The Go-Getter
Los Angeles rapper Aktion Jackson is Hip-Hop’s emerging artist to watch. The South Central native effortlessly shifts his voice and delivery into the beat so
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops New Album “Sincerely, Kentrell”
Chart-topping rap superstar YoungBoy Never Broke Again is back with the arrival of his hugely anticipated new album, “Sincerely, Kentrell,” via Never Broke Again, LLC/Atlantic
Emerging Arizona Rapper BornStunnaCj Heats Up The Streets With “Body 4 Body“
Aspiring Arizona based rapper BornStunnaCj has established himself on the music landscape over the last couple of years with the boundless energy and electrifying verve
DaBaby Blasts Haters, Says His Next Album Will Be No. 1
DaBaby continues to put in work with his upcoming project and is putting his haters on notice. The Cleveland-born rapper has big plans in store
King Von Named By Police As 17-Year-Old Gakirah Barnes’ Killer
For years, the Chicago Police Department has been investigating the death of 17-year-old Gakirah Barnes. Barnes was a member of the Gangster Disciples before she
Lil Durk’s Home Raided By Feds
Lil Durk may be dealing with more criminal issues. The popular Chicago rapper is facing jail time, if the new rumors that Yo! Raps is
DMX’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed
DMX’s official cause of death has been revealed as a cocaine-induced heart attack that left his brain dead, according to Vulture. The Westchester County medical
Lil Durk Removes Diss Song Against Rival FBG Duck, Feds Starting Investigation
Rapper Lil Durk lost his brother to gang violence last week, but now he may have a whole lot more to worry about. According to
50 Cent Tells Young Buck To Just Be Gay
The public discourse between G-Unit head honcho 50 Cent and his former signeee Young Buck has been ongoing for years. Adding to the wide divide
R. Kelly Extradited From Chicago To New York To Face Sex-Trafficking Trial
R. Kelly has been moved from a prison in Chicago to a federal facility in New York as his trial is set to begin this
Dr. Dre Opens Up About His Brain Aneurysm: ‘I Never Saw That Coming’
Dr. Dre made headlines five months ago after he had a brain aneurysm and came close to death. Thankfully, the super producer made a full
Asian Doll Addresses Woman Having The Late King Von’s Baby
Female rapper Asian Doll and King Von had an on-and-off relationship prior to his November 2020 murder. Since the Chicago artist’s death, she adopted the
Troy Ave Posts Paperwork That Proves Casanova Is A Snitch
The longstanding beef between Troy Ave and Casanova 2x is far from over. As New York rapper Casanova languishes in jail without bail and complains
Young Thug: “Boosie Is A Real Life Gangsta Because He Never Snitched“
Controversial rapper Young Thug admits that he has a lot of respect for Boosie Badazz because the popular Baton Rouge rapper did his time in
Nicki Minaj Admits Drake & Lil Wayne “Washed” Her On “Seeing Green”
Nicki Minaj is showing her humility. On Friday (May 14), the rap queen re-released her beloved 2009 mixtape “Beam Me Up Scotty” to streaming services
Beef Alert! Meek Mill Allegedly Denied Rick Ross Access To VIP Section
There seems to be a serious beef between Rick Ross and his number one MMG artist Meek Mill. Over the past weekend, Meek Mill celebrated
Lil Pump Outraged After Vandals Break His Cars’ Windows
Lil Pump was beside himself after vandals broke the windows out of his luxury vehicles. On Sunday (May 9), the controversial rapper took to Instagram
Tank Reveals He’s Going Deaf & Shares Updates With Fans
Tank is sharing some tough and heartbreaking news with his 1.8 million fans on Instagram. The R&B singer, whose real name is Durrell Babbs, revealed
Bobby Shmurda Compares Receiving New Chain To A Newborn Baby
Bobby Shmurda is once more enjoying the spoils of being outside. A new video of the popular New York rapper went viral on social media
Pop Smoke’s Brother Speaks Out On New Details Around Pop’s Death
Pop Smoke’s older brother, Obasi Jackson, has spoken out on new details regarding the rapper’s murder. It was revealed that a 15 year-old juvenile shot
Quando Rondo Reportedly Shot At In Georgia
Quando Rondo and his entourage were reportedly shot at following one of the rapper’s concerts in Georgia on Sunday morning (May 2). According to TMZ,
Gucci Mane’s Artist Foogiano Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
Gucci Mane’s artist Foogiano has been dealing with his own share of legal drama in recent times. The Herald-Journal reported that Foogiano, real name Kwame
Big Daddy Kane Gives Update On Biz Markie’s Health Following Stroke
After reportedly suffering a stroke, Hip-Hop legend Biz Markie is showing promising signs of recovery, according to his friend and collaborator Big Daddy Kane. For
Quando Rondo Performs To Near Empty Venue, Trolls Lil Durk
Quando Rondo performed his first live show since the tragic killing of Chicago rapper King Von but hardly anybody showed up to see him. The
Blueface Responds To Accusations He’s Running A Sex Cult
Lifetime’s documentation “Surviving R. Kelly” exposed a lot of viewers to the idea of a celebrity potentially leading a ‘sex cult.’ The popular R&B singer
Second Suspect Charged For The Murder Of Mo3
A second person has been charged in the shooting death of popular rapper MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, on Interstate-35E about five months
Macklemore Relapsed On Drugs During Lockdown After 16 Years Of Sobriety
Macklemore has revealed that he relapsed on drugs during the coronavirus pandemic after being sober for more than 16 years. Appearing on the Armchair Expert
Irv Gotti Claims DMX Overdosed On Crack-Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl
DMX has just been laid to rest and as family and friends are still struggling to accept the loss, Irv Gotti is claiming the late
DMX’s Family Denies Rumor That Jay-Z & Beyonce Bought His Master Recordings
The family of DMX, real name Earl Simmons, has shut down rumors circulating online claiming that Beyonce and Jay-Z bought the late rapper’s master recordings
Former Bad Boy Rapper Black Rob Dead At 51
The world of Hip-Hop has lost another legendary rapper. Black Rob, born Robert Ross, passed away in an Atlanta hospital on Saturday (April 17) at
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