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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
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
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
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
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
Brent Faiyaz Shares Adina Howard-Sampled “Pistachios” Video
Brent Faiyaz has issued the official music video for “Pistachios,” a Dpat, Mouad Oudra and Yann Cortequisse-produced track. “Same city, same h*es, can’t move sour/
Diddy Loses Ownership Of Ciroc And Deleon Tequila
Diddy‘s downfall continues! The Hip-Hop mogul has lost his ownership of Cîroc and DeLeón tequila in a recent settlement with premium drink company Diageo. Following
Playboi Carti Unveils Video For New Song “EvilJ0rdan”
Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti is currently gearing up to release his new album, “I AM MUSIC.” After dropping a couple of tracks from the anticipated
Lil Nas X Apologizes After “J Christ” Video Backlash
This past Friday (January 12), Lil Nas X dropped his first new single in nearly two years entitled “J Christ.” Now, the controversial rapper addressed
Lah Pat Links With That Mexican OT For “Oversteppin” Music Video
Houston-based R&B crooner Lah Pat salutes Texas culture in his “Oversteppin” music video featuring Gold-selling rapper That Mexican OT. Directed by Jerry Morka, the rousing
21 Savage Announces Third Solo Album “American Dream”
21 Savage announced that he will release his third solo album entitled “American Dream” on Friday (December 12) via Slaughter Gang and Epic Records. According
Hot Boys Rapper Turk Did Not Support B.G.’s Lil Wayne Diss
Former Cash Money signee Turk is glad that his Hot Boys teammate, B.G., is a free man but says his Lil Wayne diss was uncalled
A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty In A$AP Relli Shooting
A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to felony gun charges that claim he shot Terell Ephron – formerly known as A$AP Relli – in Hollywood
50 Cent Says He’s “Practicing Abstinence” In 2024
50 Cent shared his New Year resolution with his fans on Instagram. The G-Unit head honcho revealed that he’s “practicing abstinence” this year in a
Lil Nas X Is On The Cross For New Single “J Christ”
Lil Nas X has announced a new song entitled “J Christ.” The track will arrive on Friday (January 12) and “is dedicated to the man
B.G. Disses Lil Wayne And Calls Him A “Bitch”
B.G.‘s homecoming from prison hasn’t ignited the Cash Money Hot Boys reunion but his new diss in Lil Wayne‘s direction means it’s not happening. The
Ja Rule Claims He’s Inked A Lucrative $100M Label Deal
It seems like Ja Rule is gearing up for a spectacular 2024. Following the surprise announcement of his upcoming album, the New York rapper took
Iggy Azalea Ditches Plans For Tory Lanez-Produced Album
Fans awaiting new music from Iggy Azalea will be disappointed. The 33-year-old rapper shared an open letter on Wednesday (January 3) to her followers on
Keefe D Asks For House Arrest Ahead Of 2Pac Murder Trial
Duane “Keefe D” Davis is expected to ask for bail under $100,000 and to be placed under house arrest. His attorneys are claiming his ailing
Young Thug Trial Resumes After YSL Co-Defendant Stabbed In Jail
The attention-grabbing trial of Young Thug has resumed in a courtroom in Atlanta, Georgia, after a codefendant was stabbed in jail. On December 10, Young
Metro Boomin To Release Three Albums In 2024
Metro Boomin has confirmed that he plans on releasing three separate projects in 2024. The hit producer shared the news on X as an answer
Lil Uzi Vert Drops Video For New Heartbreak Song “Red Moon”
Lil Uzi Vert is giving his fans a new music video just in time for the holidays. The 28-year-old Philadelphia rapper shared a visual for
Lil Wayne Calls Himself The LeBron James Of Rap
LA Lakers superstar LeBron James is still thriving in year 21. Despite being the NBA’s oldest player, the soon-to-be 39-year-old basketballer remains arguably a top
Young Thug’s Father Tells Lil Baby To “Shut The Fuck Up”
Young Thug‘s father, Jeffery Williams Sr., says Lil Baby “needs to shut the fuck up” when it comes to speaking on Gunna and the YSL
The Game Explains Beef With Eminem
The Game has never been shy about taking aim at other rappers, but the Compton-born artist has admitted that his recent disses of Eminem had
Paul Wall Drops Anticipated Album “The Great Wall”
Houston’s platinum-selling and prolific artist Paul Wall is excited to announce the release of his highly anticipated album, “The Great Wall.” Packed with smooth production,
Blueface Claims Chrisean Rock Slept With Offset Who Denies The Allegation
Blueface is still mad about Chrisean Rock joining forces with his baby mama, Jaidyn Alexis. Over the weekend, Blue claimed that Rock slept with Offset
Kodak Black Pleads Not Guilty To Drug And Evidence Tampering Charges
Kodak Black has run into more legal trouble in Florida, again involving his car and alleged drug possession. The popular Florida rapper, born Bill Kapri,
Benny The Butcher Unleashes New “One Foot In” Music Video
Benny The Butcher – the Grammy-Nominated and Emmy-Award-winning member of Buffalo’s acclaimed Griselda collective – unleashes a new single and music video entitled “One Foot
Diddy Accused Of Drugging, Gang-Raping Of 17-Year-Old Girl
Sean “Diddy” Combs is coming under fire again. The Hip-Hop mogul has been accused of drugging and gang-raping a 17-year-old girl in a new lawsuit,
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