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Articles
Lil Durk Delivers New Album “Just Cause Y’all Waited 2”
Since the release of his mixtape “Just Cause Y’all Waited” back in 2018, Lil Durk has been going strong. The OTF (Only The Family) leader
Kehlani Releases New Album “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t”
Kehlani’s sophomore album “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t” has been officially released. Three years after dropping her freshman project “SweetSexySavage,” the Oakland singer returns
Disgusting! YFN Lucci Removes Diamond Grill & Shows Rotten Teeth
Last year, rapper YFN Lucci – real name Rayshawn Lamar Bennett – decided to have his gold grill glued to his teeth using dentist glue.
Youngboy Never Broke Again’s “38 Baby 2” Debuts At #1 On Billboard 200
YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s highly anticipated new album “38 Baby 2” debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200, right before he is allegedly taking a
NY Rapper Joe Dirrt Shares “The Truth” On New Single
Hard beats and hard rhymes; both have been core staples of Hip-Hop since the culture’s inception. And while artists of today often circumvent this with
Lil Durk – Viral Moment
Lil Durk drops the video for his new single “Viral Moment,” which features cameos from Lil Baby, Booka600, and others. The Chicago rapper has officially
Chris Brown & Young Thug Unveil Release Date For “Slime & B”
As previously reported, Chris Brown revealed that he and Young Thug are teaming up on a collaborative mixtape. And now, there is a release date
Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Giving Back To Compton During COVID-19 Crisis
Legendary producer and rapper Dr. Dre and music exec Jimmy Iovine will be donating money for coronavirus testing and free meals in Dre’s hometown of
French Montana: Beef With Young Thug A ‘Miscommunication’
After days of publicly trading insults, rapper French Montana explained that he has no beef with fellow rapper Young Thug. According to French, the issue
NY Rapper LuKing Unveils “Dotted Line” Music Video
LuKing is a determined young rapper with an international appeal. His music combines a unique style with witty lyrics and a true passion for Hip-Hop.
R.I.P.! Fred The Godson Has Passed Away From COVID-19
Fred The Godson has reportedly passed away in New York City at the age of 35 after being diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this month. The
Young Chop Arrested In Georgia… Again
Young Chop is reportedly behind bars once again. According to Gwinnett County Jail records, The Drill Music pioneer was jailed for a probation violation on
Rising NY Rapper Joe Dirrt Unveils New Album “Dirrt Season Vol. 1”
New York rapper Joe Dirrt has been raising eyebrows in the Rap game since a couple of years. He is mostly known for his incredible
Tekashi 6ix9ine Trolls Tory Lanez With Snitch Talk
Tekashi 6ix9ine is just out of jail but he already goes crazy again on social media although his legal team promised their client wouldn’t be
Playboi Carti Reportedly Told Cop He’d ‘Fuck’ His Daughter
As we previously reported, Playboi Carti was arrested in Clayton County, Georgia on April 2 for expired tags, possession of less than an ounce of
2 Chainz Says He Bodied Kanye West, Pusha T & Big Sean On “Mercy”
In 2012, Hip-Hop heavyweights 2 Chainz, Pusha T and Big Sean were featured on Kanye West’s 4x-platinum single “Mercy” and the collaboration is still a
Eminem Announces Free Shade 45 & SiriusXM Access During Coronavirus Pandemic
More and more celebrities from around the world are offering their help during the coronavirus pandemic whether it is monetary assistance or mask donations to
Mental Problems? Young Chop Claims He Was Shot At While Looking For 21 Savage
In a weird move and after their Instagram beef, Young Chop headed to 21 Savage’s old neighborhood over the weekend in an attempt to find
Cardi B Donates 20K Vegan Meal Supplements To NYC Healthcare Workers
Cardi B is helping overburdened health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City and donates 20,000 bottles of the plant-based vegan supplement
Playboi Carti Arrested On Drug & Weapons Charges
On Thursday (April 2), Playboi Carti was reportedly arrested in Clayton County, Georgia. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, authorities pulled over the rapper’s Lamborghini
Asian Doll – Come Find Me
Asian Doll responds to her haters on her single “Come Find Me.” The female raptress brings the fight to everyone that has a problem with
Jim Jones Replied To 50 Cent’s Informant Allegations
Jim Jones has reacted to 50 Cent’s Instagram post about his affiliation to the Tekashi 6ix9ine trial. During the hearing in October 2019, the Dipset
Jermaine Dupri Regrets Letting TLC Go To Focus On Kris Kross
Hit producer and label boss Jermaine Dupri wishes he would have stuck with the diamond-selling trio TLC early on their careers instead of focusing all
Usher ft. Ella Mai – Don’t Waste My Time
Usher teamed up with Ella Mai to threw a lit pool party with special celebrity guests such as Snoop Dogg, Eric Bellinger, Diddy and more
YNW Melly ft. Juice WRLD – Suicidal (Remix)
YNW Melly dropped the music video for his hit record “Suicidal” featuring a posthumous verse from Juice WRLD. “Suicidal” has became a smash on streaming
2 Chainz Reveals Lil Wayne Collab Album “ColleGrove 2” Is Dropping In 2020
2 Chainz and Lil Wayne’s “ColleGrove” sequel is on the way. During an Instagram Live session, 2 Chainz officially revealed that the second installment of
Slim Thug Shares New LP “Thug Life”, Tested Positive For COVID-19
Slim Thug breathes nothing but “Thug Life” on his brand new album. The LP’s release comes just a few days after the Houston Hip-Hop veteran
Beef Alert: Drake Calls Funkmaster Flex Straight “Pussy”
During DJ Spade’s Instagram Live session, Drake was beefing with Funkmaster Flex. The bad blood between the two has been bubbling for years so it
50 Cent Warns Rappers About Using Gang-Related Lyrics
It isn’t a new phenomenon that rap lyrics are being used as evidence in criminal cases, but G-Unit head honcho 50 Cent wants to remind
Fred The Godson Drops “Payback” Project
New York rapper Fred The Godson has unveiled his brand new mixtape titled “Payback.” The project is the follow up to his “Training Day” collaboration
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