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EST Gee Announces New Album “I Ain’t Feeling You”
Louisville rapper EST Gee is gearing up for his new album entitled “I Ain’t Feeling You.” The new project, which will be released on January
Drake Withdraws Legal Petition Against Universal Music And Spotify
Drake has officially withdrawn his petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group after the Canadian artist accused them of inflating the numbers of Kendrick Lamar‘s
Kodak Black Says Rap Will Turn On Him Next: “They’re Gonna Do Me Like Drake”
It seems that Kodak Black is worried that Hip-Hop fans will turn on him just like what he says happened to Drake in his feud
Jay-Z Has Filed A Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Him Of Raping Girl
Jay-Z has filed a motion to dismiss the ongoing sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by
The Official Tracklist For Mac Miller’s “Balloonerism” Has Been Revealed
The official tracklist for Mac Miller’s much-discussed album, “Balloonerism,” has been revealed. The anticipated project will drop on January 17 via Warner Records, just two
Ice-T Calls Police Officer A “F*cking Asshole” During Tense Traffic Stop
Ice-T was involved in a heated dispute with a New Jersey police officer during a traffic stop that was captured on bodycam footage. The argument
Nicki Minaj Sued By Former Manager For Assault And Battery
Nicki Minaj has been sued for assault, battery and “intentional infliction of emotional distress” by a former tour manager. TMZ reports that Brandon Garrett, Minaj’s
Kendrick Lamar Earned The Most #1 Hits On The Billboard Hot 100 This Year
Kendrick Lamar was officially the king of the charts in 2024. The Grammy-winning rapper topped the Billboard Hot 100, Spotify, and Apple Music, further fortifying
Young Thug Releases “Slime Season 2” On Streaming
Young Thug‘s classic mixtape entitled “Slime Season 2,” a fan-favorite in the Atlanta rapper’s discography, is now officially available on streaming platforms for the first
Lil Baby Wants “Nothing To Do” With Drake And Kendrick Lamar Beef
Lil Baby has made it clear that he’s not so hot on “Not Like Us.” In a recent interview, in which he also spoke about
Eminem Delivers Monologue About Sex In Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre Commercial
Eminem has never been one to hold his tongue. The Detroit rapper aired his sexual frustrations in a hilarious commercial promoting Snoop Dogg and Dr.
Buddah Baby Taps Lil Wayne For Energetic New Single “Made Men”
Buzzing Washington D.C. rapper Buddah Baby aka The DMV Reppa is excited to present his blazing new single, “Made Men,” featuring Hip-Hop superstar Lil Wayne.
J. Cole Hints At Early 2025 Release For “The Fall Off”
J. Cole‘s anticipated album, “The Fall Off,” has been the subject of much speculation. During a recent performance at Madison Square Garden for his 2014
Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre Release Cinematic “Missionary” Short Film
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre joined forces for an explosive short film entitled “Missionary,” blending action, humor, and suspense. Released on Friday (December 13) alongside
Jay-Z Releases Statement In Response To Rape Accuser
The woman who accused Jay-Z and disgraced Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her when she was 13 years old has acknowledged that there
Wiz Khalifa Says Drake’s Legal Action “Sounds Like A Drake Move”
Wiz Khalifa weighed in on Drake’s legal action over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track aimed at him, “Not Like Us.” In a recent appearance on “Club
Jay-Z Demands Anonymous Sexual Assault Accuser Name Herself
Lawyers for Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, argued that the anonymous victim who accused the Hip-Hop mogul of raping her when she was 13 should be
Sexyy Red Unveils Raunchy “Fake Jammin” Music Video
Sexyy Red has released her banging music video to her latest track “Fake Jammin,” bringing her signature blend of raunchy charisma and carefree swagger to
Juice WRLD’s Last Album “The Party Never Ends” Debuts At #4
Juice WRLD‘s final posthumous album, “The Party Never Ends,” debuted at #4 on this week’s Billboard 200. The anticipated project is headed for a strong
Metro Boomin, 21 Savage And Mustafa Team Up For “Walk Em Down” Visual
Metro Boomin has premiered a music video for his 2022 song, “Walk Em Down (Don’t Kill Civilians),” which features 21 Savage and Mustafa. Directed by
J. Cole Drops Two Unreleased Collaborations With Kendrick Lamar
J. Cole has shared two unreleased collaborations between himself and Kendrick Lamar. The songs, “Shock The World” and “Temptation,” are from 2010 around the time
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
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