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Childish Gambino Reveals He Had A Stroke
Childish Gambino has shared details about a challenging year marked by health issues, including a stroke he suffered while on tour. During his performance at
Fetty Wap Granted Early Prison Release After 6-Year Drug Trafficking Sentence
Fetty Wap is set to return home just in time for the holidays — next year. The New Jersey native, who is currently serving a
Post Malone And Ex-Fiancée Resolve Months-Long Custody Battle
Post Malone and Hee Sung “Jamie” Park have officially concluded their months-long custody dispute. Recent court filings, as reported by TMZ, reveal that the pair
50 Cent Produces Drama “Moses The Black” Ft. Quavo And Wiz Khalifa
50 Cent‘s expanding film portfolio adds another project with the crime drama “Moses The Black”, set to hit U.S. theaters on January 30, 2026. The
A$AP Rocky Confirms New Album “Don’t Be Dumb” Will Drop In 2025
A$AP Rocky reassures fans his much-anticipated album, “Don’t Be Dumb”, is still on track for release in 2025. During an interview with Vanity Fair, Flacko
Tony Yayo Speaks Out Against DJ Vlad Over Memphis Bleek Verzuz Battle
Tony Yayo dismissed any possibility of facing off against Memphis Bleek in a Verzuz battle, firmly believing it wouldn’t be a fair matchup. During an
Drake Ditches Booking Agent He Shared With Kendrick Lamar
Drake has quietly ended his partnership with the booking agent he shared with longtime rival Kendrick Lamar earlier this year, avoiding media attention. Sources indicate
Kodak Black Launches A $YAK Artist Coin
Kodak Black has partnered with the music discovery platform Audius to introduce a new artist coin, $YAK. Coinciding with his annual Kodak Day festivities in
A Posthumous Album From D’Angelo Is On The Way
A posthumous album from the late music legend D’Angelo is officially in progress, according to longtime collaborator Questlove. During a recent interview with The National
Summer Walker Taps Chris Brown, GloRilla, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red For Album
Summer Walker has unveiled the impressive roster of featured artists set to appear on her anticipated third studio album, “Finally Over It”, slated for release
Yella Beezy Permitted To Record Music Ahead Of Mo3 Murder Trial
Yella Beezy has received permission from a judge to record music in a studio as he awaits his 2026 murder trial regarding the death of
Big Sean Responds To Jhené Aiko Breakup Rumors
Big Sean has addressed rumors suggesting a breakup with Jhené Aiko following speculation sparked by a recent video. The rapper took to X to respond
2026 Grammy Nominations: Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, Tyler The Creator & More
The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been revealed, with Kendrick Lamar once again taking the spotlight. Riding high on the massive success of
Kehlani Shares New Single “Out The Window”
Seven-time Grammy nominee Kehlani has released her captivating new single, “Out The Window”. This track marks a powerful continuation of her artistic evolution, characterized by
Gunna Releases “wgft” Music Video With Burna Boy
Gunna has unveiled the awaited music video for his hit single “wgft” featuring Burna Boy, further solidifying his impressive run this year. The visually striking
Famous Dex Issues Threats Against Rich The Kid
Famous Dex has expressed his frustrations with Rich The Kid, his former collaborator and label head, threatening physical confrontation over unresolved issues. On October 31,
50 Cent Ruthlessly Taunts Diddy About Prison Photos
50 Cent continues his relentless trolling of Diddy, as the music mogul adjusts to life behind bars. On Monday (November 3), 50 Cent took to
B.G. Explains Why Lil Wayne Missed Cash Money-No Limit Verzuz
B.G. sheds light on Lil Wayne’s absence from the Cash Money-No Limit Verzuz at ComplexCon 2025, revealing that health issues kept the rapper from participating
Diddy’s New Job In Prison
Diddy has officially begun his prison sentence and has taken up a new job while incarcerated: handling laundry for fellow inmates. On Thursday (October 30),
Big L Immortalized With The Release Of “Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King”
Mass Appeal has released “Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King”, a posthumous album honoring Harlem legend Big L. This project is the latest addition to
Cam’ron Sues J. Cole Over “Might Delete Later” Collabo
Cam’ron has filed a lawsuit against J. Cole over their 2024 collaboration, “Ready ‘24,” claiming he was not compensated for his contributions and that Cole
Cardi B Reveals Plans To Release Another Album Within 1 Year
Cardi B has given fans an exciting update, revealing plans to release her third studio album in less than a year. Instead of focusing on
Turk Responds To Birdman’s Verzuz Diss
Turk addresses the recent comments made by Birdman during the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz, aiming to set the record straight. Birdman stirred up
Diddy’s Official Prison Release Date Revealed
Diddy‘s official prison release date has been confirmed. As of Sunday (October 26), details entered into the Federal Bureau of Prisons indicate that the founder
Public Enemy Drops New Video “Black Sky VIDmash”
Public Enemy releases “Black Sky VIDmash” today, a cinematic medley featuring three tracks from their critically acclaimed album “Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025”:
No Limit vs. Cash Money: 5 Epic Fantasy Matchups
The early 2000s were a monumental period in hip-hop, a time when New Orleans became the heartbeat of the South’s meteoric rise. Two heavyweight labels,
Mother And Son Who Inspired 2Pac’s “Brenda’s Got A Baby” Reunite
2Pac’s iconic track “Brenda’s Got A Baby” was based on a real-life incident — and the story has taken an unexpected continuation. The legendary rapper
Megan Thee Stallion Embraces Her “Lover Girl” Era With New Single
Megan Thee Stallion has officially embraced her “Lover Girl” era with the release of her fiery new single. Marking her second track of 2025, the
Finesse2tymes Arrested On Multiple Drug-Related Charges
Finesse2tymes, whose real name is Ricky Hampton, is reportedly facing multiple drug-related charges following an arrest in Texas. On Tuesday (October 21), TMZ reported that
The Alchemist And Hit-Boy Share Tracklist And Features For “Goldfish”
The Alchemist and Hit-Boy have unveiled the tracklist, cover art, and features for their highly anticipated joint album, “Goldfish”, which is slated for release this
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