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Cardi B Shares Offset-Directed Video For “Like What (Freestyle)”
Cardi B returns with “Like What (Freestyle),” which samples the legendary Missy Elliot track “She’s A B*tch.” “Ayo, let me put some gas in this motherf-ckin’ year, bitch/ I ain’t
Lil Yachty Rages In New Music Video “Something Ether”
Lil Yachty has released his second track of 2024 entitled “Something Ether.” The new single has a beat from Cardo, a veteran rap producer who usually makes pretty straightforward tracks.
Quavo Calls Himself The Jay-Z Of Atlanta On New Single “Himothy”
Quavo has released his first solo track of the year entitled “Himothy,” produced by Buddha Bless. The former Migos rapper’s bars ride on the track’s orchestral melody and strong 808 bass,
Hunxho And Summer Walker Release New Single “Your Friends”
On the fast track to the forefront of the culture, breakthrough Atlanta rapper Hunxho unveils “Your Friends” featuring Summer Walker. This notably marks his first collaboration with the multi-platinum chart-topping
Beyoncé Tops Billboard Country Chart With Genre Debut “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Pop and R&B superstar Beyoncé has once again made history as the first Black female artist to have a #1 country song with “Texas Hold ‘Em.” “Texas Hold ‘Em” is
Ice Cube Announces Second Leg Of “Straight Into Canada” Tour
Straight off of the sold-out first leg of the “Straight Into Canada” tour, Ice Cube announces part two of the tour with eleven new dates across Canada. In addition to
Gunna Announces “The Bittersweet Tour” Later This Year
Gunna announced on Tuesday (February 20) that he will be embarking on “The Bittersweet Tour” later this year with special guest Flo Milli. The tour shares a name with his
50 Cent Roasts Trey Songz For Calling Woman ‘Ungrateful’ Over $300
Trey Songz is the latest celebrity to fall victim to 50 Cent‘s online trolling. On Friday (February 16), the G-Unit head honcho hopped on Instagram to make fun of Trey
Kanye West And Ty Dolla $ign To Headline Rolling Loud California
¥$ is heading to Rolling Loud. Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign will headline Rolling Loud on March 14, the festival announced on Thursday morning (February 15). “VULTURES COMING TO
Scarface Announces “The Brad ‘Scarface’ Jordan” Tour
After viral recognition for his career-spanning performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert, Houston Rap legend Scarface announces his nationwide tour, “The Brad ‘Scarface’ Jordan: Behind The Desk Experience.” At the
Ye And Ty Dolla $ign’s “Vultures” To Debut At #1
Despite multiple delays, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign‘s long-awaited collabo album, “Vultures 1,” finally dropped on February 10. The duo’s critically acclaimed LP is projected to open at #1
Young Dolph Suspects’ Trial Moves Forward With Non-Memphis Jury
Jurors in the trial of two men charged with killing Memphis rapper Young Dolph, born Adolph Thornton Jr., in 2021 will come from outside of Memphis because of intense media
Beyoncé To Release Country-Themed “Renaissance: Act II” Album
Beyoncé has officially launched a new era of music. The 32-time Grammy Award winner has released two tracks from the second act of her “Renaissance” project, after teasing the new
Tech N9ne Takes “Roll Call” Before Hitting Super Bowl LVIII
Chart-topping rapper Tech N9ne unleashes a new collabo single and music video with Rittz entitled “Roll Call,” featuring King Iso, Joey Cool, JL, Lex Bratcher, and X-Raided. The track explodes
ScHoolboy Q Drops “Blueslides” And “Back N Love” Music Videos
ScHoolboy Q will unveil his highly anticipated sixth studio LP, “Blue Lips,” on March 1, his first album in five years. Earlier this week, the Top Dawg Ent. rapper decided
Drake And J. Cole Add Lil Durk To “It’s All A Blur” Tour
Drake and J. Cole have added more star power to their co-headlining tour with the addition of superstar Lil Durk. Last Friday (February 2), Drizzle and Cole’s “It’s All A
J. Cole Is Finishing Up His New Album “The Fall Off”
J. Cole confirmed that he is finishing up work on his upcoming album, “The Fall Off.” On Friday (February 2), the Dreamville head honcho performed on stage at Amalie Arena
Lil Yachty Drops Video For New Single “A Cold Sunday”
Lil Yachty has shared a new song titled “A Cold Sunday.” The Aris Tatalovich–produced single comes with a music video directed by AMD Visuals that captures Lil Yachty in five
Kevin Gates Returns To The Road For “The Ceremony Tour”
Multi-platinum rapper Kevin Gates has announced his new “The Ceremony Tour.” The tour will span several major cities across the U.S. for seven dates. It will kick off on Saturday,
Nicki Minaj Says She Has “4 More” Megan Thee Stallion Diss Tracks
Nicki Minaj responded to Megan Thee Stallion diss track “Hiss” with “Big Foot.” The track has received mixed reviews but the Harajuku Barbie assured her fans and naysayers that this
Benzino Fires Back At Eminem On Diss Track “Vulturius”
Benzino didn’t waste any time and responded to Eminem‘s diss track “Doomsday Pt. 2.” The former The Source owner dropped his track “Vulturius” on Sunday (January 28), which finds the
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Announces “Better Off Alone” World Tour
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie announced his 2024 “Better Off Alone Tour” – a massive 39 show run across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, and North America. The U.S.
Roc Nation Responds To Jay-Z 2024 Album Rumors
Roc Nation addressed a rumor that Jay-Z is allegedly dropping an album this year. Rumors of a new Jay-Z project circulated on social media on Sunday (January 28) after director
Nicki Minaj Unleashes Megan Thee Stallion Diss Track “Big Foot”
Nicki Minaj has unleashed her new song “Big Foot,” a diss track aimed at Megan Thee Stallion. It arrives in response to Megan’s latest single “Hiss,” which dropped last Friday.
Ralo Shares Visual For New Single “This One For”
Primed for a massive 2024, acclaimed Atlanta rapper Ralo unleashes his new single, “This One For,” featuring Money Man and BigWalkDog. On the track, heavenly piano glows beneath a head-nodding
Ice Spice Blows Past Her Competition On New Single “Think U The Shit”
Ice Spice‘s first single of 2024, “Think U The Shit (Fart),” is here. It’s the first taste of a project called “Y2K!,” which Ice Spice started teasing last year, and
YFN Lucci Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
YFN Lucci pleaded guilty to one gang-related charge in Atlanta as part of a plea deal reached with prosecutors. The charge is connected to the late 2020 shooting of 28-year-old
Ice Spice Denies Pregnancy Rumors
Ice Spice posted several pictures of herself in shorts, a vest and slides, but after the female rapper’s belly appeared to be poking out in one of the pics, fans
Anycia Teams Up With Latto For Gritty “Back Outside” Video
Anycia has teamed up with Latto for a brand new song entitled “Back Outside.” The track was produced by JetsonMade and marks the first official collaboration between the two Atlanta
Finesse2tymes Taps Rick Ross For “Fat Boy” Video
Finesse2tymes taps Rick Ross for his latest record, “Fat Boy,” which is accompanied by an official companion visual shot in Miami. On the track, he addresses all of the legal
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