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Young Thug Co-Defendant Yak Gotti Stabbed In Jail
Deamonte “Yak Gotti” Kendrick, one of two co-defendants left in Young Thug’s racketeering trial, has been stabbed in jail in Georgia over the weekend. His
Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre Enlist Sting For “Another Part Of Me”
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre joined forces with Sting for the new single, “Another Part Of Me.” Produced by Dr. Dre and The ICU, the
Kanye West Shares Music Video For “Bomb” featuring North West
Kanye West has unveiled the music video for “Bomb” featuring his daughters, North and Chicago West, and rapper Yuno Miles. The visual shows the siblings
The Weeknd Announces Release Date For New Album “Hurry Up Tomorrow”
The Weeknd‘s new album entitled “Hurry Up Tomorrow” will be released on January 24. The project will serve as the third and final installment of
Drake Accuses Universal Of Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
One day after Drake filed a petition accusing Universal Music Group of conspiring with Spotify to falsely boost the numbers of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track
Kendrick Lamar Shares Action Packed “squabble up” Music Video
Just days after the unexpected drop of Kendrick Lamar‘s surprise album, “GNX,” he returns with the music video for “squabble up.” The action-packed visual comes
Lil Wayne Responds To Kendrick Lamar Call Out
On Friday (November 22), Kendrick Lamar shared his new album, “GNX,” where he addresses being chosen for the Super Bowl Halftime show in New Orleans
Babyfxce E Releases New Mixtape “Real Striker Music”
Rising Flint Rap sensation Babyfxce E releases his anticipated mixtape, “Real Striker Music,” out now via Atlantic Records. “Real Striker Music” builds on E’s already
Here Is The 2025 Coachella Lineup
The 2025 Coachella lineup is officially here. The festival, America’s largest and most consequential live-music marathon, has unveiled its imminent slate of performers for next
Shyne Recalls Diddy Offering Him $50K After His 10-Year Prison Bid
Rapper-turned-politician Shyne is making the media rounds to promote his new documentary “The Honorable Shyne.” The Belize-born politician sat down with The Breakfast Club and
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Accepts Plea Deal In Prescription Drug Fraud Case
YoungBoy Never Broke Again pleaded guilty to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar home in Utah.
GloRilla Looking For True Love in “I Luv Her” Music Video
GloRilla has dropped the accompanying music video for “I Luv Her” featuring T-Pain. Directed by Benny Boom, the Memphis raptress meets the love of her
Gunna Shares New Visual “Him All Along”
Gunna has released the music video for his latest single, “Him All Along.” Directed by Spike Jordan, the music video sees the Georgia artist stepping
Rihanna Hints At Music Retirement
Rihanna might be ready to leave her music career behind. The superstar fueled retirement rumors while deejaying at a Fenty Beauty event in her native
Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake 2” Lands #3 Spot On Billboard 200
Lil Uzi Vert is charting high. The Pennsylvania rapper is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at #3 with his new album, “Eternal Atake 2.” “Eternal
50 Cent Used Nelly Song To Craft A Hit For Lloyd Banks
50 Cent reflected on borrowing parts from a specific Nelly song to create a track for Lloyd Banks. Speaking with Ebro, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura
Lil Wayne Claims Super Bowl Halftime Show Was “Ripped Away” From Him
Lil Wayne brought up the Super Bowl at Lil Weezyana Fest. The Louisiana rapper addressed his disappointment of losing out to Kendrick Lamar as the
Lil Uzi Vert Releases New Album “Eternal Atake 2”
Global trailblazer Lil Uzi Vert unveils the long-awaited “Eternal Atake 2.” The anticipated album promises an otherworldly journey, filled with the unexpected twists that have
Roddy Ricch Reveals Details For “The Navy Album”
December is Roddy Ricch season. The Compton rapper revealed that his long-awaited new album, “The Navy Album,” is slated to drop on December 6. Not
Clipse Officially Signs With Def Jam For New Album
Clipse have officially announced that they have signed with Def Jam for their upcoming album, “Let God Sort Em Out.” Group member Malice posted an
Foxy Brown Promises To Pay Tribute To Cousin DJ Clark Kent
Veteran deejay and hit producer DJ Clark Kent passed away at the age of 58 after a three-year battle with colon cancer. Among those grieving
Megan Thee Stallion Pays Homage To Houston In “Bigger In Texas” Visual
Megan Thee Stallion pays homage to her hometown Houston. The Texas raptress proves everything is “Bigger In Texas” in her latest music video. Co-directed by
Lil Uzi Vert Reveals “Eternal Atake 2” Tracklist
Lil Uzi Vert‘s “Eternal Atake 2” is coming soon, the sequel to 2020’s “Eternal Atake” and follow-up to last year’s “Pink Tape.” Over the weekend,
Babyfxce E Serves Up New Music Video “Fast Dudes”
On the verge of a breakthrough as Michigan’s next heavyweight, rising Rap sensation Babyfxce E serves up his new single entitled “Fast Dudes”. The track
Tyler, the Creator Announces “Chromakopia” World Tour
Tyler, the Creator is taking the “Chromakopia” experience on the road. Less than a week ahead of the album’s release date, the California rapper has
Lil Uzi Vert Reveals Retro-Inspired “Uzi The Earthling!”
Fans haven’t seen much of Lil Uzi Vert lately. Now, the popular Pennsylvania rapper has returned with the first look into his new album “Eternal
Tyler, the Creator Taps Ayo Edebiri For “Noid” Visual
Tyler, the Creator is gearing up for the release of his anticipated album “Chromakopia” with the simultaneous release of his new music video for “Noid.”
Lil Yachty Surprises Fans With 3 New Music Videos
Lil Yachty has surprised fans with 3 new music videos, which fits well with the laid-back singles. The tracks are titled “We Ball Forever,” “Cry
Mary J. Blige Returns With Uplifting New Song “You Ain’t The Only One”
Mary J. Blige releases a brand new single entitled “You Ain’t The Only One” ahead of her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Tyler, the Creator Shares “St. Chroma” Music Video
Tyler, the Creator is apparently teasing his first new music in 18 months with a two-minute-long visual. Called “St. Chroma,” Tyler shared a video to
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