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Sean “Diddy” Combs Placed On Suicide Watch At NYC Jail
Sean “Diddy” Combs was placed on suicide monitor at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center where he awaits trial for his alleged sex crimes as the 54-year-old’s
Future Releases 17-Track Project “Mixtape Pluto”
Future has officially dropped his first solo project of the year entitled “Mixtape Pluto” via Freebandz and Epic Records. The 17-track album features songs like
Sean “Diddy” Combs Charged With Sex Trafficking And Racketeering
Following Diddy’s arrest in New York, federal prosecutors on Tuesday (September 17) unsealed a criminal indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for
Dame Dash Claims Drake Wants To Buy His Stake In “Reasonable Doubt”
Dame Dash claims that Drake offered to buy his share of Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” album. In an interview with America Nu Network, Dame Dash says
Eminem Blames Diddy For The Deaths Of Tupac And Biggie
Eminem took some very serious shots at Diddy on his new album “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de grâce): Expanded Mourner’s Edition.” The Detroit
Rick Ross Speaks On Ending Drake Beef
Rick Ross may be open to reconciling with Drake, but the southern rapper made it clear that the timing has to be right. The Miami
Playboi Carti Drops “All Red”, Stirring Controversy Over ‘Satanic’ Lyrics
Playboi Carti has dropped his new song “All Red” over the weekend. The track serves as the first single from his highly anticipated upcoming studio
Luh Tyler Announces “The Mr. Skii Tour”
Rising rap sensation Luh Tyler announced a major North American headline tour – his biggest live run to date. “The Mr. Skii Tour” begins October
Eminem Announces “The Death Of Slim Shady: Expanded Mourner’s Edition”
Eminem has a surprise in store for this Friday the 13th. The Detroit rapper has taken to social media to announce “The Death Of Slim
Diddy Is Selling His Beverly Hills Mansion For $61.5 Million
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Beverly Hills mansion is officially hitting the market amid sex trafficking and abuse allegations. The expansive 10-bedroom home, which hit the market
Juice WRLD Released New EP “The Pre-Party”
Juice Wrld‘s new EP entitled “The Pre-Party” is now available for streaming. Packaged as a two-pack, new cuts include “World Tour (Aquafina)” and “Lightyears” –
Lil Wayne Reuniting With The Hot Boys At Lil WeezyAna Fest
Lil Wayne is reuniting with the Hot Boys, linking up once again with Juvenile, B.G., and Turk. The revered Hot Boys are set to reunite
The Weeknd Announces New Album “Hurry Up Tomorrow”
The Weeknd‘s new album is on the horizon. The Canadian superstar will be wrapping up his “After Hours” trilogy with its third and final album,
Dyce Payso And Fatman Scoop Debuted New Music Video Before Passing
Bronx rapper Dyce Payso teams up with the late Fatman Scoop for the new track, “Let It Go.” The single is set to ignite the
Fatman Scoop Dead At 53: Hip-Hop Remembers The Legendary DJ
Fatman Scoop, whole real name was Isaac Freeman III, has died at the age of 53. The legendary DJ collapsed while playing a show at
Irv Gotti Suffered “A Minor Stroke”
On Wednesday (August 28), TMZ reported that Irv Gotti suffered a stroke. According to the news network, Wack 100 first broke the story during a
Travis Scott Reveals “Drugs You Should Try It” Video After Mixtape Re-Release
Travis Scott is offering a music video for his single, “Drugs You Should Try It”, shortly after revisiting his mixtape “Days Before Rodeo” on its
Ralo Serves Up Comeback Album “Welcome Home”
Ralo’s emotional, triumphant, and transformational homecoming is complete with the release of his anxiously awaited new album, “Welcome Home,” out now via 300 Entertainment. The
Ashanti And Nelly Reveal Birthdate And Name Of Their Baby
Ashanti and Nelly just dropped their ultimate hit: a baby. Their newborn came into the world a month ago on July 18, though fans are
Westside Gunn To Release Surprise Project He Recorded In One Day
Westside Gunn is in album mode. As fans await the release of his anticipated “Flygod Is An Awesome God 3” album, the Buffalo rapper has
Lil Yachty And Veeze Are Unapologetic On “Sorry Not Sorry”
The Lil Yachty content-flood continues. After the Georgia rapper dropped off “Let’s Get On Dey Ass” in mid-July, Boat followed it up with “Hate Me”
OMB Peezy Shares New Visual For “Hallways To Highways”
OMB Peezy joins forces with multi-platinum producer Will A Fool (Future, Rod Wave) for a brand-new single entitled “Hallways To Highways” via Overkill Entertainment/300 Entertainment.
Hitkidd’s “If I Was President” Video Reimagines Life In The Oval Office
Hitkidd is on a winning streak in the music industry, having recently produced the lead single “Highjack” on A$AP Rocky’s latest album, and co-produced the
Jay-Z Files Legal Notice To Own Rights Of “Reasonable Doubt” By 2031
Jay-Z is making it official. The Hip-Hop mogul isn’t letting the rights to his debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” fall from his hands because Dame Dash
Kanye West And Ty Dolla $ign Premiere “Can U Be” With Travis Scott
Kanye West and his collaborator Ty Dolla $ign have released the latest drop entitled “Can U Be” from their “Vultures 2” digital deluxe edition. Clocking
The Game’s Sexual Assault Accuser Wants The Rapper To Sell His Mansion
Years after suing rapper The Game for an alleged sexual assault on the set of VH1’s “She Got Game”, Priscilla Rainey is seeking to seize
Killer Mike To Release New Project “Songs For Sinners & Saints”
Killer Mike is bringing his “Michael” era to an end with the upcoming release of “Songs For Sinners & Saints.” Today (August 2), the Atlanta
Alicia Keys Scores First Diamond Certification For “Empire State Of Mind”
Alicia Keys and Jay-Z’s hit single “Empire State Of Mind” has been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “Empire State Of
Wiz Khalifa Drops 13-Song Mixtape “Wiz Owens”
Wiz Khalifa returns with a full length project entitled “Wiz Owens” and a music video for the title track, “Jet Lag.” The project features a
Ice Spice Twerks As Statue of Liberty In “Oh Shhh…” Music Video Featuring Travis Scott
Grammy nominated raptress Ice Spice officially dropped her long-awaited debut album entitled “Y2K!” on Friday (July 26). The anticipated release was accompanied by a new
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