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Cardi B Teased An Unreleased Janet Jackson Sample
Cardi B has previewed music from her highly anticipated sophomore LP. On Monday night (July 1), the Bronx representative posted a new melodic snippet on
Childish Gambino Announces Final Album “Bando Stone & The New World”, Drops First Single “Lithonia”
Childish Gambino has announced his final album under the moniker “Bando Stone & The New World,” releasing July 19. After revealing the trailer for his
Tee Grizzley Shares New Music Video “Robbery 7”
Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley unveils a brand new single and music video entitled “Robbery 7” out now via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment. The track extends his
LL Cool J And Eminem Collaboration Surfaces Online
It seems that a collaboration between LL Cool J and Eminem is coming. A song marking LL and Em’s first ever collabo has surfaced online
Shaquille O’Neal And The Notorious B.I.G.’s “You Can’t Stop The Reign” Now Available On DSP’s
NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal and The Notorious B.I.G.‘s “You Can’t Stop The Reign” is now available on streaming platforms for the first time since its
LL Cool J Teams Up With Rick Ross And Fat Joe For Fiery “Saturday Night Special”
LL Cool J is back in business. The new single entitled “Saturday Night Special” marked his official return to wax, produced by Q-Tip and featuring
Eminem Scores A #2 Billboard Hot 100 Debut With “Houdini”
Eminem‘s latest single “Houdini” debuts at #2 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. As revealed by Billboard on June 10, the song garnered 48.8
Don Toliver Reveals Feature-Packed “Hardstone Psycho” Tracklist
One day ahead of the release of “Hardstone Psycho,” Don Toliver has unleashed the official tracklist and featured artists for the project. The Houston entertainer
Hitkidd Unleashes Electrifying “Booty Club” Video Featuring Sandy Cheekz
Renowned producer and Grammy-nominated heavyweight Hitkidd has just released the anticipated video for his latest single, “Booty Club,” featuring the rising Memphis underground female rapper
Ice Spice Announces Release Date For Debut Album “Y2K”
Ice Spice has officially announced the release date for her upcoming freshman album entitled “Y2K.” The project, which drops on July 26, will feature her
2 Live Crew Rapper Brother Marquis Dead At 58
Mark Ross, better known as rapper Brother Marquis and a prolific member of the iconic Miami Hip-Hop group 2 Live Crew, passed away at 58.
Bobby Shmurda Calls Out Streaming Platforms
It’s been nearly two years since dropping his first post-prison project after serving over six years for gang conspiracy charges. However, Bobby Shmurda isn’t shying
Hip-Hop Reacts To Donald Trump’s Felony Convictions
Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes. The former president’s conviction in New York stemmed from a $130,000
Roddy Ricch Returns With Introspective “Survivor’s Remorse” Music Video
RIAA Diamond-certified rapper Roddy Ricch delivers a deeply personal response to long lingering questions with his eagerly awaited new single, “Survivor’s Remorse.” The powerful track
21 Savage And Metro Boomin Fighting On Social Media?
Yesterday morning (May 27), fans shared footage of 21 Savage engaging in a spat with Metro Boomin over his close ties with Drake. During an
Vince Staples Releases Eighth Studio Album “Dark Times”
Vince Staples released his eighth studio album, “Dark Times,” via Blacksmith Records/Def Jam Recordings. A new era in the prolific artist’s canon, the album is
Yelawolf Announces New Double Album, Drops Single Featuring Jelly Roll
Alabama-born and Nashville-based artist Yelawolf serves up a soulful and soaring new single entitled “Trailer In The Sky” alongside Jelly Roll. After teasing its impending
Megan Thee Stallion Teases New Music With Video Game-Inspired Artwork
Fans are looking forward to any new release from Meg. Megan Thee Stallion shared a couple of snake-inspired photos as a prelude to new music.
Kash Doll Drops New Single “Kash Kommandments”
Kash Doll, the undeniably reigning queen of Detroit, ignites the scene once again with her latest anthem, “Kash Kommandments,” via MNRK Music Group. Produced by
Ye’s Daughter North West Makes Directorial Debut With “Talking” Music Video
Just a few months after debuting on Billboard’s Hot 100 with “Talking,” the song is giving Ye’s daughter North West another “first,” with the 10-year-old
Lil Wayne Might Have To Testify In Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial
Lil Wayne might be called to testify in Young Thug‘s ongoing YSL Rico trial in relation to his 2015 tour bus shooting, despite having his
Scarface Claims Artists Are ‘Getting F*cked’ By Streaming Services
Scarface criticizes non-Hip-Hop related organisations who dictate how music is distributed via streaming. In an interview with Trick Trick for “The Fly Zone Radio Show,”
PARTYNEXTDOOR Shares New Music Video “For Certain”
PARTYNEXTDOOR has unveiled his new music video entitled “For Certain.” Directed by Edgar Daniel, the 30-year-old takes his chances looking for romance at a steamy
Coi Leray Pays Homage To Janet Jackson In Music Video “Can’t Come Back”
Coi Leray is paying homage to Janet Jackson in the music video for her new single entitled “Can’t Come Back,” giving it a steamy touch
Gucci Mane Disses Diddy With Relentless “TakeDat” Music Video
Gucci Mane raps “No Diddy” 119 times in his newly released diss track “TakeDat,” aimed at the 54-year-old Hip-Hop mogul. Guwop dropped the buzzworthy track
Quavo Shoots Back At Chris Brown With Fiery “Over H*es & Bi**hes” Diss Featuring Takeoff
Things are heating up between Quavo and Chris Brown. Unlike Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef, Chris Brown and Quavo‘s current back-and-forth is all systems go,
Rick Ross Unleashes Music Video For Drake Diss “Champagne Moments”
Rick Ross officially unveiled an accompanying music video for his Drake diss track entitled “Champagne Moments.” Helmed by Shula The Don, the visual sees the
Nicki Minaj Taps Travis Scott, Chris Brown And Sexxy Red For “FTCU (Sleeze Mix)”
Nicki Minaj teams up Travis Scott, Chris Brown and Sexxy Red for a “Sleeze Mix” of her “Pink Friday 2” cut entitled “FTCU.” Clocking in
Nas And DJ Premier Announce Collab Album With New Single “Define My Name”
Nas and DJ Premier reunite after 30 years for their new collaborative effort entitled “Define My Name.” Clocking in at approximately three minutes, the bass-heavy
Future And Metro Boomin “Drink N Dance” In New Music Video
Future and Metro Boomin premiered the accompanying music video to their “We Still Don’t Trust You” track entitled “Drink N Dance.” Directed by Loris Russier,
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